Calculate the perfect tip and split the bill in seconds.
/ person
/ person
Total Tip
$0.00
Grand Total
$0.00
Our calculator is designed for speed and ease of use, especially on mobile devices while you are at a restaurant.
Tipping customs vary wildly around the world. Here is a quick cheat sheet:
Tipping is mandatory for service staff.
Standard: 15-20% for good service. 25% for excellent.
Service is often included ("service compris"), but leaving a small extra is polite.
Standard: Round up the bill or leave 5-10% cash.
Tipping is generally not practiced and can even be considered rude or confusing. Good service is expected as standard.
Dining with friends is fun until the check arrives.
If someone only had a salad while another had steak and wine, splitting evenly is unfair. In that case, calculate individual totals and add tax/tip proportionally (e.g., multiply individual total by 1.25 for a 20% tip + 5% tax scenario).
Tipping originated in 17th-century England as a way to ensure "To Insure Promptitude" (this acronym origin is likely a myth, but the concept stands).
In many countries today, especially the US, the minimum wage for tipped servers is significantly lower than the standard minimum wage. Tips make up the majority of their income, incentivizing high-quality service.
The standard etiquette is to calculate the tip based on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the total is a generous gesture appreciated by staff.
It is better to speak to a manager than to leave $0. However, leaving a very small tip (like 10%) sends a message that the service was lacking without being hostile.
It is not mandatory, but 10-15% is standard as staff still package and prepare your order.
