Tip Calculator

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Understanding Tipping Culture

Tipping is a social custom where customers voluntarily give money to service workers beyond the advertised price. While practices vary globally, in the United States tipping is expected for many services.

Standard Tip Guidelines

Service Type	Suggested Tip	Notes
Restaurants	15-20%	Before tax, for good service
Food Delivery	10-15%	Higher for large orders or bad weather
Bartenders	$1-2 per drink or 15-20%	More for complex cocktails
Taxi/Rideshare	15-20%	Round up for short trips
Hotel Housekeeping	$2-5 per night	Leave daily as staff may change

Tipping Etiquette Tip

In restaurants, always tip on the pre-tax amount. The standard is 15% for adequate service, 20% for good service, and more for exceptional service.

How to Calculate Tips

Percentage Method

Determine your bill amount before tax
Decide on tip percentage (15-20% standard)
Multiply bill by percentage (move decimal left 2 places)
Example: $50 bill × 20% = $10 tip

Quick Calculation Tricks

10%: Move decimal left one place
20%: Double the 10% amount
15%: 10% + half of 10%
25%: Half the bill, then half again

Split Bill Tip

When splitting a bill, calculate the tip on the full amount first, then divide the total. This ensures the server gets the full tip percentage.

Tipping Around the World

Country	Tipping Custom	Notes
United States	Expected (15-20%)	Servers rely on tips for income
Canada	Expected (15-20%)	Similar to US but slightly lower wages
United Kingdom	10-15% if service charge not included	Check bill for included service charge
Australia	Not expected	Round up or leave small change
Japan	Not customary	May be considered rude

Travel Tip

Always research local tipping customs when traveling. In some countries tipping is insulting, while in others it's essential for service workers' income.