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Tip Calculator

Tip right and split fairly — a free tipping calculator.

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More options — presets, tax, splitting, service charges

Restaurant: 20% is the widely cited standard for good service.

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Pre-tax is the etiquette standard — tipping on the taxed total usually adds 8–10% to your tip by accident.

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Round up each person's share
Rounds every share up to the next whole dollar. The last person pays the remainder so it always reconciles.

Why TipReckon

Pre-tax or post-taxThe most-asked tipping question, answered with a toggle. See exactly what the difference costs you before you pay it.
Split by item, fairlyTax and tip divided by what each person actually ordered — not split evenly and unfairly.
Service-charge smartAlready charged a service fee? It's removed from the tip base automatically, so you never double-tip by accident.
Fast, private, no adsOne tiny page that loads instantly. No signup, no tracking, nothing in your way.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?

The etiquette standard is the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on the post-tax total typically inflates your tip by 8–10% without any extra going to better service. Toggle between the two above to see the exact difference on your bill.

What is a good tip percentage for restaurants?

18–20% is the widely cited standard for full-service restaurants in the US — 15% for adequate service, 20% for good service, 20–25% for exceptional service. Bars run a little lower at around 15–18%, or $1–2 per drink.

How do you split tax and tip fairly between people?

Divide them proportionally: each person's share of tax and tip should match their share of the subtotal. Even splits only feel fair when everyone ordered roughly the same. Use the By Item tab above — it does the proportional math and reconciles every cent.

Should you tip on takeout or counter pickup?

It's optional — counter-service tipping is one of the most debated norms in 2026. Tipping 0–10% for a simple pickup is widely considered acceptable; tip more if the order was large or complicated.

What if the bill already includes a service charge?

A service charge — sometimes listed as an auto-gratuity — is the tip in most cases. Don't double-tip by accident: enter it in the service-charge field and this calculator removes it from the tip base automatically.

What is a tip estimator?

A tip estimator is another name for a tip calculator — a tool that estimates your tip, tax, and total from the bill. This page is both: enter the bill, pick a percentage, and it estimates everything instantly, including each person's share.

How much should you tip delivery drivers?

15–20% of the food subtotal with a $3–$5 minimum, plus $1–$2 per mile on longer drives and extra for bad weather. Always tip on the subtotal — delivery fees and taxes go to the platform, not the driver. Try the dedicated delivery tip calculator.