Tip Calculator
Calculate tip, tax, total and per-person split in seconds. Choose pre-tax or post-tax tip base and get instant results in your browser.
Breakdown
How to use
This tool helps you quickly calculate gratuity for restaurants, cafés, delivery, or services. You can include tax, choose whether the tip is based on the pre-tax or post-tax amount, and split the final bill across several people.
Typical uses: group dinners, travel budgeting, checking local tipping norms, and comparing tip rates (for example 10%, 15%, or 20%) before you pay.
Quick steps
- Enter the bill amount.
- Set the tip percentage (field, slider, or quick presets).
- Optionally add tax and choose the tip base (pre-tax or bill + tax).
- Set how many people split the bill equally.
- Read the breakdown: tax, tip, total, per person, and tip per person.
How it calculates
- Tax amount Bill × (Tax % ÷ 100)
- Tip base Pre-tax bill, or (Bill + Tax)
- Tip amount Tip base × (Tip % ÷ 100)
- Total Bill + Tax + Tip
- Per person Total ÷ Number of people
| Scenario | Input | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant dinner | Bill + tip %, no split | Tip amount and final total |
| Group payment | Bill + tip % + people | Per-person total and tip per person |
| Tax-aware check | Bill + tax % + tip base mode | Difference between pre-tax and post-tax tipping |
Key terms
What is gratuity?
Another word for a tip, given for good service.
What does pre-tax tip mean?
The tip percentage is applied to the bill before sales tax is added.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tipping and this calculator.
FAQ
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15–20% is common for good service. In much of Europe, 5–10% or rounding up is typical. Always adjust for local custom and service quality.
Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?
In the US, tips are often calculated on the pre-tax check. Some people prefer post-tax. This calculator lets you choose either base.
How can I estimate a 15% tip without a calculator?
Take 10% by moving the decimal one place left, then add half of that for another 5%. Together that is about 15%.
Is tipping expected in Poland?
Tipping is appreciated though not legally required. About 5–10% in restaurants or rounding up the bill is common.
What about tipping in Germany?
Roughly 10% is typical in restaurants. You often state the rounded total or say you want to tip about ten percent when paying.
Do I have to tip in Spain?
It is optional. For good service, 5–10% or rounding up is a kind gesture.
About these results
This calculator provides informational estimates based on the values you enter. It does not replace local tax law, merchant policy, service charges already included in the bill, or professional financial advice.