Restaurant Tip Calculator
Example: Bill amount: 90 $ · Tip percentage: 18 % · Number of people: 3 people
| Tip amount | $16 |
| Total with tip | $106 |
| Each person pays | $35 |
Worked example
On a $90 bill with an 18% tip, the tip is $16.20 and the total comes to $106.20. Split three ways, that is $35.40 per person. Bumping the tip to 20% would raise it to $18 and the total to $108, or $36 each — a small change per person that adds meaningfully to the server''s pay across a shift.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Custom varies, but many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax is not part of the service. Tipping on the post-tax total is also common and simply adds a bit more. Enter whichever base you prefer as the bill amount; the calculator applies your chosen percentage to it.
What is a standard tip percentage?
In the U.S., roughly 15 to 20% is customary for sit-down table service, with 18 to 20% common for good service and higher for exceptional service. Counter service, delivery, and other settings follow different norms. Adjust the percentage to match the service and your local custom.
How does splitting the tip work here?
The tool divides the full total, tip included, evenly by the number of people, so everyone contributes an equal share of both the bill and the gratuity. For unequal orders, split by what each person actually ordered instead and add each share of the tip proportionally.
Why does the tip percentage matter so much to servers?
In many U.S. restaurants, tipped workers earn a large part of their income from gratuities rather than base wage. A couple of percentage points on each check adds up across a shift, which is why a fair, consistent tip has a real effect on a server''s take-home pay.