Tip Calculator — Fast, Pre-Tax, Split & Round (2025)
If you’ve ever stared at a receipt wondering whether to tip on pre-tax or after-tax, you’re not alone. This page provides a fast and accurate tip calculator designed for United States norms, along with clear guidance for common scenarios (restaurants, delivery, rideshare, salons, hotels, and movers). The goal is to remove the guesswork and help you tip confidently, fairly, and quickly.
Fast, accurate, and etiquette-aware. Pre-tax toggle, split & rounding.
Note: Service charges are mandatory fees. Tipping on top is optional. Use pre-tax mode to exclude tax/fees/service charge from the tip base.
Why this calculator is different (and faster)
Most “macro” calculators ignore US-specific etiquette. This one bakes in the essentials:
- Pre-tax toggle to exclude sales tax, fees, and service charge from the tip base (recommended by many etiquette sources).
- One-tap presets: 15%, 18%, 20%, 22% with a custom slider up to 35%.
- Bill splitter with smart rounding (nearest $0.50 or round up to $1) so groups settle cleanly.
- Service charge clarity: It’s a mandatory fee; tipping on top is optional unless you want to reward great service.
- Accessibility: Keyboard-friendly controls, ARIA live results, and mobile-ready inputs.
How the tip is calculated
- Enter the bill total from your receipt.
- If you prefer pre-tax tipping, tick the checkbox. Add your sales tax % and any fees/service charges so the tool can find the true service base.
- Choose a percentage (or set your own).
- Select split and rounding options.
- The tool shows your tip, total, and per-person amount instantly—and you can copy the result in one click.
Example: Receipt total $86.40, sales tax 8.875%, fees $5, no service charge, pre-tax checked, 18%.
- The calculator backs out tax and fees to find the service base, applies 18%, adds the tip to your original total, then rounds if you choose.
When to tip before or after tax?
- Pre-tax tipping: Many diners prefer this because sales tax isn’t part of the service. Use the toggle to exclude tax/fees with one click.
- After-tax tipping: Some choose this for simplicity or when their receipt already shows a suggested amount on the total. Either way is supported—your preference wins.
Use the calculator for all of these—just toggle pre-tax and adjust fees or service charges if they appear on your bill.
Pre-Tax vs After-Tax: See the Difference
Pre-Tax example
Receipt total: $86.40 • Sales tax: 8.875% • Fees: $5 • Tip: 18%
- Tip base (excludes tax/fees): ≈ $74.36
- Tip: ≈ $13.38
- Total after tip: ≈ $99.78
After-Tax example
Same bill, tip calculated on the total.
- Tip base: $86.40
- Tip: $15.55
- Total after tip: $101.95
Prefer pre-tax? Toggle it on the calculator. If your receipt shows suggested tips on the after-tax total, switch to after-tax to match.
Service Charge vs Tip (US, 2025)
- Service charge = mandatory fee on the check (often for large parties or special venues).
- Tip = optional, discretionary amount to reward service quality.
- When a service charge appears, adding a tip is optional—use the calculator’s fields to exclude it from the tip base.
- Check your receipt for automatic gratuity lines and suggested tip prompts.
Quick Tip Percentage Table
Tap any amount to copy. Presets: 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $4.40 |
| $40.00 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $8.80 |
| $60.00 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $13.20 |
| $80.00 | $12.00 | $14.40 | $16.00 | $17.60 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| $120.00 | $18.00 | $21.60 | $24.00 | $26.40 |
| $150.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| $200.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $44.00 |
Common Bills & Tips
Tap any amount to copy. Presets: 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%
Tip Amounts
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $1.80 | $2.00 | $2.20 |
| $15.00 | $2.25 | $2.70 | $3.00 | $3.30 |
| $20.00 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $4.40 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 |
| $30.00 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $6.60 |
| $40.00 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $8.80 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 |
| $60.00 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $13.20 |
| $75.00 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $16.50 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| $150.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| $200.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $44.00 |
Totals with Tip
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $11.50 | $11.80 | $12.00 | $12.20 |
| $15.00 | $17.25 | $17.70 | $18.00 | $18.30 |
| $20.00 | $23.00 | $23.60 | $24.00 | $24.40 |
| $25.00 | $28.75 | $29.50 | $30.00 | $30.50 |
| $30.00 | $34.50 | $35.40 | $36.00 | $36.60 |
| $40.00 | $46.00 | $47.20 | $48.00 | $48.80 |
| $50.00 | $57.50 | $59.00 | $60.00 | $61.00 |
| $60.00 | $69.00 | $70.80 | $72.00 | $73.20 |
| $75.00 | $86.25 | $88.50 | $90.00 | $91.50 |
| $100.00 | $115.00 | $118.00 | $120.00 | $122.00 |
| $150.00 | $172.50 | $177.00 | $180.00 | $183.00 |
| $200.00 | $230.00 | $236.00 | $240.00 | $244.00 |
Quick guidance by scenario
- Sit-down restaurants: Common ranges 15–22% depending on service quality; larger groups may include automatic gratuity—check your receipt.
- Delivery (DoorDash/Uber Eats/Grubhub): Consider $3–$6 or 10–20%, weighted by distance, weather, and effort.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): 15–20% for excellent service; more for extra help (bags, child seats).
- Salon/Barber: Typically 15–20% (color/complex services on the service total, not retail products).
- Hotels: Housekeeping often $2–$5 per night, valet $2–$5 each time, bellhop $2–$5 per bag.
- Movers: $5–$10 per mover per hour or 10–20% of the total, adjusted for complexity, stairs, or heavy items.
Quick Guidance by Scenario
Restaurants
Common range 15–22%; large parties may include automatic gratuity.
Delivery
$3–$6 or 10–20%, weighted by distance, weather, effort.
Rideshare
15–20%; add more for extra help (bags, child seats).
Hairdresser / Barber
15–20% on services (not retail products).
Hotels
Housekeeping $2–$5/night, valet $2–$5 each time.
Movers
$5–$10 per mover per hour, or 10–20%.
If your receipt shows suggested tips on the after-tax total, toggle post-tax to match it.
Cash vs card: Cash tips may reach staff immediately; card tips are fine but can settle with payroll.
FAQs
Is tipping mandatory in the US?
No—tips are voluntary unless a service charge or automatic gratuity is added. The calculator handles both.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Many people do. Use the Exclude tax & fees option to calculate on the service base only.
What if there’s a service charge?
That’s a mandatory fee (often for large parties). Adding a tip on top is optional—use the Service charge ($) field so the tool excludes it from the tip base.
How do rounding options work?
Choose Nearest $0.50 for tidy splits, or Round up to next $1 to make payment simple when splitting a check.
Does the tool store my data?
No—everything runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Final thoughts
A great tip calculator should be fast, accurate, and aligned with US etiquette—pre-tax toggle, clear presets, split & rounding, and service-charge awareness. Bookmark this page or add it to your phone’s home screen for quick access the next time you dine out, order delivery, catch a ride, or get a fresh cut.
Methodology & Updates
This calculator is designed for US tipping etiquette. It supports pre-tax tipping (excluding sales tax, fees, and service charge), common presets (15/18/20/22%), bill splitting, and rounding. Results are computed client-side for speed and privacy.
- Currency & locale: USD,
en-USformatting. - Logic: Pre-tax toggle removes sales tax & fees from the tip base; after-tax uses the total.
- Quality signals: Accessibility labels, ARIA live regions, mobile-first layout.
Last reviewed: . We update copy as norms evolve.