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Last updated: April 2026
Need to settle a restaurant receipt without doing math at the table? This tip calculator helps you estimate gratuity, sales tax, and each person's share in seconds. It works as a tip calculator with tax, a bill splitter, and a practical US restaurant tip calculator 2026 helper for everyday meals, delivery orders, bar tabs, and salon visits.
Enter the receipt subtotal, adjust the local sales tax rate, choose a tip percentage, and split the final total across friends, family, coworkers, or travel companions. You can use it as a restaurant tip calculator, compare a tip calculator split bill result, and decide whether you want to calculate tip before tax or calculate tip after tax.
This calculator provides estimates only. Tax rates and tipping customs vary by state, city, business, and service type.
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7.5% is a common editable starting point. Enter your local sales tax rate for best accuracy.
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For full-service restaurants, 18-22% is common, with 20-25% for excellent service.
To calculate a tip, multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage. If you are tipping after tax, add tax first, then multiply by the tip percentage.
For example, a 20% gratuity on a $50 pre-tax subtotal is $10. If two people split the check, the calculator divides the total, tax, and tip so each person can see a clear share.
Enter the bill subtotal, local sales tax rate, tip percentage, and number of people sharing the check. The calculator estimates tax, chooses the pre-tax or post-tax tip basis you selected, then shows the total cost and each person's share.
It is meant for quick, everyday decisions at restaurants, cafes, delivery checkouts, bars, salons, and other service businesses where tipping customs can vary.
Pre-tax tipping is commonly used because the tip is based on the service price before government sales tax is added. It can make the gratuity easier to compare across cities, counties, and states with different tax rates.
Post-tax tipping may be preferred when you want a simpler calculation from the final receipt total, when a payment screen suggests it, or when you want to leave a slightly higher amount. Both approaches are estimates and depend on personal preference.
This calculator is maintained for educational and convenience purposes. Before relying on a result, users should check the receipt, local tax rate, business policy, and their own tipping preference.
Last updated: April 2026
| Tip Percentage | When to Use |
|---|---|
| 15% | Basic or acceptable service |
| 18% | Good service |
| 20% | Common full-service restaurant tip |
| 22% | Great service |
| 25% | Excellent service or extra effort |
Tipping customs vary by location, business, service type, and personal preference.
Pre-tax tipping uses the food, drink, or service subtotal before sales tax is added. Post-tax tipping uses the subtotal plus estimated tax as the tip basis. Pre-tax can feel more consistent across cities with different sales tax rates, while post-tax may be easier if you are reading from the final receipt total.
Neither method is an official rule. Many guests choose the approach that matches the receipt, the service quality, and their own tipping preference.
| Service Type | Common Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | 18-22% | 20-25% may be used for excellent service |
| Food Delivery | 15-20% | Consider more for distance, weather, or large orders |
| Bar | 15-20% or $1-$2 per drink | Depends on tab size and service |
| Salon/Spa | 18-25% | Often based on service quality and time |
| Other | Varies | Use judgment based on effort and local expectations |
These are general convenience ranges, not official rules.
Tip = tip basis × tip percentage
Tax = bill amount × tax percentage
Total = bill amount + tax + tip
Per person = total ÷ number of people
Many people calculate a restaurant tip before tax because sales tax is not part of the service price. Others tip after tax because it is simple or feels more generous. This calculator lets you compare both choices.
For full-service restaurants, 18-22% is commonly used, with 20% as a familiar middle point. The right amount can still depend on location, service type, business policy, and personal preference.
Add the bill amount, estimated tax, and tip, then divide the total by the number of people. This calculator also shows each person's share of the tip and tax.
A 20% tip is still commonly used at many full-service US restaurants, especially for good service. It is a custom, not a legal requirement.
For food delivery, 15-20% is a common range. You may want to consider more for long distances, bad weather, large orders, stairs, or extra effort.
Yes. Choose the service type closest to your situation and adjust the percentage. The result is only an estimate, so use your judgment and local expectations.
This calculator provides estimates only. Tax rates and tipping customs vary by state, city, business, and service type.
It is not financial, tax, legal, or professional advice. Verify local sales tax rates, business policies, and personal tipping preferences before making decisions.