What is the standard tip percentage in the US?

15% is considered minimum acceptable for good service, 18% is common, 20% is standard for good service, and 25%+ for exceptional service. Coffee shops and bars typically see 10-15%.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Both practices exist. Tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically correct since the tip is for service, not for the tax itself. However, tipping on the post-tax total has become common practice.

How do I split a bill unevenly?

This calculator splits evenly. For uneven splits, use the total with tip divided by individual amounts. Note that many restaurants will split bills onto separate cards if you ask.

Are tips taxed as income?

Yes, in the United States, tips are taxable income and must be reported to the IRS. Servers are legally required to report all tip income.

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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split the bill between any number of people — with custom tip percentage.

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About this tool

Enter your bill total, select a tip percentage (or type a custom amount), and split between 1 to 20 people. See tip amount, total bill, and per-person share instantly. Includes quick tip buttons for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25%.

How to use

1 Enter the bill total.
2 Select a tip percentage or enter a custom percentage.
3 Set the number of people splitting the bill.
4 See tip per person and total per person instantly.

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