Tip Calculator

In the US, tax (state + local sales tax, typically 6-10%) is added to the bill. Tipping etiquette says you tip on the pre-tax amount — the food you ordered. In practice, most people tip on the post-tax total because it is easier to calculate. The difference for a $100 pre-tax bill at 8% tax tipped at 20%: $20 (pre-tax) vs $21.60 (post-tax). Server gets $1.60 more; you pay $1.60 more.

For services with mandatory gratuity or "service charge" (large parties, room service, banquet events): do not tip extra unless service was exceptional. The charge typically goes to the establishment, not directly to the server — but the implication is "tip has been included".

• United States — 18-22% standard at sit-down restaurants. Counter service: 10-15% expected, sometimes 0%. Bartender: $1-2/drink or 15-20% on tab. Taxi: 15-20%.
• Canada — 15-18% standard, similar conventions to US.
• United Kingdom — 10-12.5% at restaurants. Many places automatically add "service charge"; check before tipping extra. Pubs: not tipped.
• France — service compris (service included by law). Tipping is optional; rounding up or a few euros for good service is appreciated, not expected.
• Italy — coperto (cover charge) typically included. Optional small tip (1-5%) for sit-down.
• Germany / Austria — round up to next whole euro, or 5-10% for good service. Hand the tip directly when paying; do not leave on the table.
• Japan — tipping can be considered rude. Don't. Same for South Korea, China (Mainland).
• Poland — 10-15% standard at sit-down. "Service charge" 10% sometimes added; check.
• Australia / New Zealand — not strictly expected; 10% for good service appreciated.
• Middle East — varies widely; 10-15% standard in tourist areas.

This is a snapshot — conventions change. The most useful rule: tip what locals tip. When in doubt, ask a local before the meal or check recent travel forum posts for the specific city.

• You are splitting a check with friends and one person ordered way more (or way less) and you want a fair split, not a guilt-inducing one.
• You are travelling and want to know whether 18% is generous, normal, or insulting in this country.
• You are budgeting a work dinner and want to know "what will the actual cost including tip" before the meal.
• You are running a small event with a banquet contract and want to verify the service-charge math is correct.

• It will not tell you the "right" tip. The amount is your decision. The tool computes 15%, 18%, 20%, 22% — pick based on service, local convention, and your discretion.
• It will not handle payment. After computing each person's share, payment happens out of band — Venmo, cash, separate cards. Most restaurants will split bills across cards if asked at order time, less reliably at end of meal.
• It will not enforce fairness. If the "dessert person" actually had three drinks they forgot about, the split is wrong. Itemize if it matters; trust if it does not.