Restaurant tip calculator
Use this restaurant tip calculator to estimate a tip, sales tax, total bill, and each person’s share. It works for sit-down meals, casual restaurants, and group dinners.
Use the tax rate printed on your receipt for the most accurate result. Tip ranges are common U.S. etiquette estimates, not legal rules.
Restaurant Tip Calculator
The result updates as you type. Use the tax rate printed on your receipt for the closest estimate.
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Direct answer
15% to 20% is common for sit-down restaurant service. Some diners leave more for excellent service.
Many people calculate a restaurant tip before tax because sales tax is not part of the service price. Tipping after tax is simpler and slightly more generous.
Formula
Receipt inputs
Start with the pre-tax service price or bill subtotal. Add the sales tax rate if it appears on the receipt, choose a percentage tip, or enter a flat dollar amount when that feels more natural.
Tip choice
A percentage tip works well for larger service bills. A flat dollar tip may be easier for small orders, quick counter service, or a single drink.
Example
On a $75 dinner bill with 8% tax and a 20% pre-tax tip, tax is $6.00, tip is $15.00, total is $96.00, and two people pay $48.00 each.
Tip comparison
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This page is for quick personal estimates. Tax, fees, discounts, and receipt wording can vary by business and location.
Use the exact receipt tax rate when you have it. Use the flat tip field when a fixed dollar tip makes more sense than a percentage.
A common U.S. restaurant tip is 15% to 20% of the bill, with more for excellent service. The right amount is still your choice.
Many people tip before tax because sales tax is not part of the service price. Tipping after tax is easier and gives a slightly larger tip.
Add the bill subtotal, tax, tip, and any service charge. Then divide the final total by the number of people splitting the check.
Check the receipt wording. When it lists an automatic gratuity as required, include it in the bill before deciding whether you want to add a voluntary tip.
Useful next steps
Use these related calculators when your receipt includes tax, a service charge, or a group split.
