- How do you calculate a tip?
- Multiply the bill by the tip percentage as a decimal. 20% on a $60 bill: $60 x 0.20 = $12. Add the tip to get the total: $72. For groups, divide that total by the number of people. This calculator runs all three steps the moment you enter numbers — tip amount, per-person share, and grand total at once.
- Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
- The traditional rule is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax goes to the government, not the server. Most people tip on the post-tax total because the receipt shows that number. On a $50 meal with $4.50 in tax, the difference at 20% is $0.90. Either approach is widely accepted.
- How do you split a restaurant bill evenly?
- Add the tip to the bill first, then split. A $100 check with 20% tip is $120 total — four people pay $30 each. If orders varied a lot, splitting by item is technically fairer. For most group dinners, even splitting is the practical default, and people usually round to the nearest dollar.
- What tip percentage is standard for food delivery?
- For delivery, 15 to 20% is the standard guideline, with a practical floor of $3 to $5 for small orders. Distance and weather are worth factoring in. Most apps prompt for a tip before the order leaves the restaurant — you can usually update it after delivery if something goes wrong.
- What is an automatic gratuity?
- An automatic gratuity (sometimes called a service charge) is a tip the restaurant adds to the bill directly — usually 18 to 20% for parties of six or more. Always check your receipt before adding a separate tip. Double-tipping at large-group dinners is easy to miss and more common than most people expect.