Calculate precise tips based on service quality, handle tax exclusions, and split bills with rounding for group ease.
Tax cannot exceed Bill Total
Each Person Pays
Breakdown Per Person
18-22% is the new standard. 15% is now widely considered the minimum for "below average" service.
10% is appreciated but not strictly required. Counter service norms remain lower than table service.
Check your bill! Auto-gratuity (usually 18-20%) is standard. Do not double tip unless you want to.
The Consensus: Etiquette experts agree that tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the technically correct method. Tipping on the total (post-tax) means you are tipping the server for the tax collected by the government.
However, most modern payment terminals calculate the suggested percentages based on the final total. Our calculator gives you the choice to exclude tax for a precise, "Pro" calculation.
In 2026, 15% is increasingly seen as the minimum for adequate service in North America. 18-20% is the standard expectation for good service.
Yes, standard practice includes the cost of alcohol in the tip calculation.
Calculations based on 2026 Remitly and Bankrate hospitality benchmarks. Local customs may vary.