Tip Calculator: Calculate Tips and Split Bills

A Tip Calculator is a simple online tool that will calculate how much tip you should pay. Whether you are going to a restaurant, getting food delivered or having a service at your salon, you can easily work out how much to pay in tips.

Tipping is common in many service sectors in the USA. You might tip the servers, bar staff, delivery drivers, hairdressers and others. Sometimes it can be difficult to work out how much to tip.

Our Tip Calculator will help you work out how much to tip, along with the total amount to pay. Simply put in your bill amount, select your tip percentage and how many people you are sharing the bill with.

Whether you want to tip 15% or 25%, this calculator will help you quickly work out how much to tip. Everything can be done in USD, so it makes it easier to know how much to spend in the USA.

How To Use The Tip Calculator

To use a Tip Calculator all you need to do is follow the simple steps below.

1. Bill Amount

To start off with you need to put in the amount you have spent on your meal/service. For example, put in your restaurant bill of $80.00 for an $80.

2. Tip Percentage

Then select your tip percentage. You can choose between 15%, 18%, 20% and 25%.

3. Number Of People

If you are sharing the bill with friends, family or work colleagues, put in how many people you are sharing with.

4. Tip Amount

The calculator will work out how much your tip will be.

5. Total Bill

Look at how much your total bill is.

6. Tip Per Person

If you are splitting the bill, look at how much you should pay per person.

For example, your restaurant bill was $120 and you choose a 20% tip, the calculator shows a $24 with a total payment of $144. If four people share the bill equally, each person pays $36.

Tip Calculator Formula

The Tip Calculator uses some simple maths formula to work out how much tip, total and per person you should pay.

1. Tip Amount

Tip Amount = Bill Amount x (Tip Percentage / 100).

2. Total Bill

Total Bill = Bill Amount + Tip Amount.

3. Tip Per Person

Tip Per Person = Tip Amount / Number Of People.

4. Total Per Person

Total Per Person = Total Bill / Number Of People.

This assumes that the bill and tip will be split equally.

Example

Say you went to a restaurant in the USA with 3 friends. Your bill came to $160 before adding a 20% tip.

This would be calculated as:

Item Calculation Amount

Bill Amount Given Amount $160.00

Tip Percentage Chosen 20%

Tip Amount $160 × 20% $32.00

Total Payment $160 + $32 $192.00

Number Of People 4

Tip Per Person $32 ÷ 4 $8.00

Total Per Person $192 ÷ 4 $48.00

In this scenario your group tipped a total of $32 tip and pays $192. Everyone paid $48 which included an equal tip.

This makes it easier to work out how much to pay.

Understanding Your Results

The Tip Calculator provides you with the following information.

• Bill Amount – This is how much you have spent on your meal/service before adding the tip.
• Tip Percentage – This is the percentage you have chosen to use.
• Tip Amount – This is the extra amount you are going to tip.
• Total Bill – This is the total amount you are paying.
• Tip Per Person – This shows how much you should tip per person.
• Total Per Person – This shows you how much you should pay per person.

For example, a tip of $75 bill with an 18% tip produces a $13.50 and a total of $88.50. If three people split the payment equally, each person pays $29.50.

Note – These are just estimates. If your restaurant had a service charge, or you split the bill unevenly, then your total may be different.

What Affects The Tip Calculator?

There are a few things that can affect how much is calculated.

1. Bill Amount

The higher the bill amount, the higher your tip will be. For example, a 20% tip on a $120 and you choose a 20% tip, the calculator shows a $0__10, and a 20% tip on a $120 and you choose a 20% tip, the calculator shows a $1__40.

2. Tip Percentage

The tip percentage you choose will affect how much you tip. If you choose 15%, you will tip less than if you chose a 20% or 25% tip.

3. Sales Tax

Some people will calculate their tip based on the pre-tax amount, whilst others will calculate based on the total. This may affect how much you tip. Make sure to look at your bill and how you want to tip.

4. Number Of People

The number of people will affect how much you pay per person, but doesn’t affect the total tip.

5. Quality Of Service

The tip percentage may depend on your experience, how good the service was and personal preference. If the service was great you may want to tip more.

6. Automatic Gratuity Or Service Charge

Some restaurants will have an automatic gratuity or service charge. This is usually for larger groups. Make sure to look at your receipt to see if you are accidentally tipping twice.

Benefits & Practical Use

There are many benefits to using a Tip Calculator.

Quick – You can work out your tips in seconds.

Budgeting – You can understand how much you will be spending on your meal/service.

Splitting Bill – Work out how much everyone should pay.

Compare Tips – See how much you could tip depending on the percentage.

Less Mistakes – Less chance of making mistakes with percentages, decimals and multiple people.

Travel – Useful if you are travelling and want to know how much to tip in restaurants, hotels and other services in the USA.

Group Meals – Makes it easier to pay for your restaurant meal with friends, family or colleagues.

It can help you see how much different meals would cost. You can budget with a realistic tip to see how much you’ll actually be spending.

Accurate & Assumptions

The Tip Calculator will give you accurate results if you put in the right values. There are some assumptions.

Assumes the tip is a percentage of the amount you put in. If you put in the total amount after sales tax, your tip will be calculated on that.

Assumes that the bill and tip is split equally between everyone. It may not show how much you paid for, if you had different meals, different prices and paid separately.

Doesn’t tell you what the legally required or socially acceptable tip is. How much you should tip depends on what service you received, where you are and what situation you are in. It also can’t tell you if there is an automatic gratuity or service charge, unless you add it into your values.

You may have to round the total up to the nearest cent. If you are splitting the bill between several people, your total may be a few cents different.

Always make sure to look at your receipt to ensure there aren’t any charges.

FAQs

What Is A Tip Calculator?

A Tip Calculator is an online tool that will calculate how much you should tip. It will also calculate how much you should pay in total and how much everyone should pay.

How Much Should I Tip In A Restaurant In The USA?

Many people will tip between 15%-20% in traditional restaurants in the USA. Some may tip higher if they received excellent service. This can vary depending on where you are and what service you received.

How Do I Calculate A 20% Tip?

Multiply your bill amount by 0.20. For example, a 20% tip on a $120 and you choose a 20% tip, the calculator shows a $2__12. This will give you a total payment of $72.

Should I Tip Before Or After Sales Tax?

You can tip before or after sales tax. Many customers will tip on the pre-tax amount.

Can I Split My Bill Using The Tip Calculator?

Yes. Put in your bill amount, select your tip percentage and how many people you are sharing with. The calculator will give you an estimate of how much everyone should pay.

Does The Tip Calculator Include Sales Tax?

No. Only if you include it in your bill amount. If you are putting in the pre-tax amount you will need to take it into consideration to work out your total.

Do I Need To Tip If There Is A Service Charge?

Look at your receipt to see if there is a compulsory charge, automatic gratuity or other charges. Policies can vary, so if you’re unsure ask the establishment. Use the Tip Calculator to work out how much extra you’d like to tip.