Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter
Quickly calculate restaurant tips, split the dining check among friends, and copy payment breakdowns for Venmo or group chats.
Tipping Etiquette & Gratuity Calculation Guide
Gratuity compensates service professionals in hospitality, food delivery, and transportation industries. When dining out in groups, splitting checks manually often leads to rounding disputes or under-tipping service staff. This tool eliminates confusion by providing transparent per-person shares with customizable round-up strategies.
Standard Restaurant Tipping Guidelines
🍴 Standard Service (15–18%)
Appropriate for typical full-service restaurant meals with prompt food delivery, refilled water, and timely bill presentation.
⭐ Exceptional Service (20–25%)
Customary for superior dining experiences, personalized wine pairings, large celebratory banquets, or holiday meal service.
📦 Delivery & Takeout (10–15%)
Standard for app-based food delivery couriers, complex catering pickup orders, and counter-service artisan establishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard tip percentage at restaurants?
In the United States and Canada, standard sit-down restaurant tipping ranges from 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill. Exceptional service is typically rewarded with 20% to 25%, while buffet or takeout tipping is often 10% to 15%.
Should you calculate tip on the pre-tax or post-tax subtotal?
Etiquette guidelines recommend calculating tips on the pre-tax subtotal. However, many point-of-sale terminals automatically calculate suggestions on post-tax totals. Our calculator lets you enter whatever bill amount is listed on your receipt.
How does the per-person bill splitter work?
The bill splitter takes your total amount (bill plus calculated tip) and divides it evenly by the number of people in your party ([Bill + Tip] ÷ Number of People), displaying both the exact share and individual tip contribution.
How does the 'Round Up' feature work?
Rounding up rounds your total bill or individual share up to the nearest whole integer (e.g. $23.40 becomes $24.00), with the difference automatically added to the tip to eliminate fractional change.
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