How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Standard tips in the US are 15–20% for sit-down restaurants. 18% is common, 20% is generous. For exceptional service, 25% is appropriate. Calculate tip on the pre-tax amount of your bill.

Tip Calculator

Estimate tip amount and final total from bill and tip rate.

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Bill amount ($)

Tip percentage (%)

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About This Calculator

The round-up field lets you quickly calculate to the nearest clean total — useful for splitting bills or setting a specific charge on a card. Standard tipping norms in the US: 18–20% for restaurant service, 15% for counter service or takeout, $1–2/drink at bars, and 15–20% for rideshare and delivery drivers.

Estimates only — not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Verify important results with a qualified professional before making decisions.

tip = bill × rate; if round-up set: total = ⌈(bill+tip)/roundUp⌉ × roundUp; per person = total ÷ people