Should I tip before or after tax?
Either approach is common. Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal; others tip on the total. Pick one method and stay consistent for your group.
Tip Calculator
Calculate tips, split the bill, and see exactly what each person owes—updated live as you type.
- Free to use
- Takes about 30 seconds
- Easy
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Cost Per Person
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How to tip fairly without overthinking it
Start with the pre-tip bill, then choose a percentage that matches the service and local norms. In many U.S. sit-down restaurants, 15–20% is a common range, with higher tips for exceptional service.
If you are splitting the check, decide whether everyone pays an equal share of the tipped total. This calculator divides the full bill—including tip—evenly across the people you enter.
For large parties, check whether an automatic gratuity is already included before adding another tip on top.
Custom percentages help when you want something between presets, such as 18.5% or a rounded cash amount.
FAQ
What if the restaurant already added a tip?
Look for auto-gratuity on the receipt. If a service charge is included, you usually do not need to tip the same percentage again unless you want to add more.
How does the per-person split work?
The calculator adds tip to the bill, then divides that total by the number of people. Empty or zero people is treated as one person so the math never divides by zero.
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