Tip Calculator
Made for restaurants and cafés. Choose a tip percent, split the bill, and see a neat total per person. You can also tip on the pre-tax amount if that is your local custom.
In some places people tip on the amount before sales tax. Turn this on if you prefer that approach.
Quick links: How to calculate tips quickly · Percentage formula
Restaurant-friendly by design
Most people use a tip calculator when they are at a restaurant or café and need a fast answer. This tool keeps the inputs large, the buttons clear, and the active tip choice highlighted in orange so it is easy to tap on a phone. If your group wants neat whole-number totals, use rounding. If your region tips on the pre-tax amount, turn on the pre-tax option and enter the sales tax percent.
Frequently asked questions
What percent do most people tip in US restaurants?
Typical US restaurant tips are 15 to 20 percent for standard service. In higher-cost metro areas many diners choose 18 to 22 percent. For truly exceptional service some people go higher.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Some diners tip on the pre-tax amount while others tip on the after-tax total. If you prefer pre-tax tipping, switch on “Tip before tax” and enter your local sales tax percent so the calculator adjusts the base correctly.
How do I split the bill fairly?
Use the People setting to see per-person totals. If diners ordered very different amounts, consider asking for separate checks or adjust the tip percent to balance things out.
Can I round to a neat number?
Yes. Choose “Round per-person total” for clean shares or “Round tip amount” to keep the total tidy while the split varies slightly.
US tipping conventions by state
There is no official statewide rule. Restaurant tipping customs are broadly similar across the US. Most states commonly see 15 to 20 percent. Big-city restaurants in higher-cost areas often see 18 to 22 percent. Use this as general guidance only.
Show suggested ranges by state
| State | Typical restaurant tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 18–22% | Urban areas like SF and LA often see higher tips. |
| New York (NY) | 18–22% | NYC norms skew toward the high end. |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 18–22% | Boston metro often tips toward the high end. |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 18–22% | Not a state, included due to high metro norms. |
| Texas (TX) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Florida (FL) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Illinois (IL) | 15–20% | Chicago may trend higher. |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Ohio (OH) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Georgia (GA) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| North Carolina (NC) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Washington (WA) | 15–20% | Seattle may trend higher. |
| Colorado (CO) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Arizona (AZ) | 15–20% | General US range. |
| Virginia (VA) | 15–20% | Northern VA near DC may trend higher. |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 15–20% | NYC suburbs may trend higher. |
| Most other states: 15–20% is common for standard service. Adjust up for exceptional service or high-cost venues. | ||