What is a Tip?

A tip (gratuity) is an extra amount paid to service workers in addition to the bill amount, typically based on a percentage of the subtotal. Common tip percentages in the US range from 15-20%.

When to Use This Calculator

• Splitting restaurant bills with friends
• Calculating appropriate tip for service
• Quick mental math for tipping
• Verifying restaurant bill totals

Examples

Example 1: $100 bill, 15% tip, 4 people → $28.75 each

Example 2: $57.99 bill, 18.5% tip, 3 people → $22.86 each