18% Tip Calculator 🍽️
A clean middle-ground default for restaurant service in the US, with split-bill math.
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About 18% Tip Calculator
A clean middle-ground default for restaurant service in the US, with split-bill math.
Frequently asked questions
Solid sit-down service that met your expectations. Most servers consider this baseline; bump to 20% for great service.
Sit-down service: 18–20% is normal, 20–25% for great service. Bartenders: $1–$2 per drink or 20%.
Common practice is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but tipping on the total is fine too — the difference is small.
Optional. 10% on the order is generous; rounded up to the next dollar is fine for small orders.
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