Tip calculator
Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and the number of people. The tip, total and amount per person update instantly.
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How to calculate a tip
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide by 100. For a bill of 80 with a 15% tip: 80 × 15 ÷ 100 = 12. The total is 80 + 12 = 92. To split it, divide the total by the number of people: 92 ÷ 4 = 23 each.
Mental shortcut: 10% is the bill with the decimal point moved one place left (80 → 8). Double it for 20%, or add half of it for 15% (8 + 4 = 12).
Tipping customs by country
Customs vary, and many restaurants add a service charge to the bill. Check your receipt before adding a tip.
| Country | Usual restaurant tip |
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| United States | 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary |
| Canada | 15–20%, usually calculated on the amount before tax |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5%, often already added as a discretionary service charge |
| France | Service is included in prices by law; leaving a few euros for good service is optional |
| Spain | Not expected; rounding up or 5–10% for good service is appreciated |
| Mexico | 10–15% at sit-down restaurants |
| Morocco | Around 10% at restaurants is common |
| United Arab Emirates | Often a service charge is included; otherwise 10–15% |
| China (mainland) and Japan | Tipping is not customary |
Tip before or after tax?
In Canada and the US, etiquette guides generally suggest calculating the tip on the amount before sales tax. Payment terminals often calculate it on the total including tax, which gives a slightly higher tip. Enter the pre-tax amount above if you prefer to tip on the subtotal.