Calculate restaurant tips and split the bill instantly, with a toggle to base your tip on the pre-tax subtotal or the post-tax total.
Tip percentages are calculation choices, not universal legal requirements. Restaurant practices can vary.
Tip = selected tip rate × the chosen tip base. The base can be the pre-tax subtotal or the post-tax total. Total = bill + tax + tip.
Example
Example: a $50 subtotal with $5 tax and a 20% pre-tax tip produces a $10 tip and a $65 total.
What is the unwritten rule for tipping at US restaurants these days?
Standard tipping for decent-to-great service usually hovers around 18% to 20%. If your server really crushed it or you're at a nice spot, bumping it to 20% or 25% is pretty much the standard vibe these days.
What's the fairest way to split a restaurant tab with friends without starting a debate?
Don't just split the grand total evenly if someone only had a side salad and water while someone else ordered steak and cocktails. Figure out everyone's individual subtotal first, then tack on an equal slice of the tax and tip.
Should I calculate my tip on the pre-tax bill or the final total?
Etiquette pros and service workers will tell you to calculate your tip based on the pre-tax subtotal. Even though card readers at checkout love to suggest tips based on the post-tax amount, basing it on the pre-tax total is the traditional way to go. That's exactly why this calculator lets you flip between "Pre-Tax Subtotal" and "Post-Tax Total" — so you can tip however you (or your local etiquette) prefer.
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