Calculate your tip in seconds! Our Tip Calculator helps you split the bill and add the perfect tip percentage based on your total amount. Ideal for restaurants, cafes, and group dining. Just enter the bill, select a tip %, and get instant results.
Multi-Currency Tip Calculator
Smart, responsive, and globally-aware tipping calculator
Bill Details
Understanding Tipping: Theory and Practice
What is Tipping?
A tip (also called gratuity) is a sum of money given to service workers as a token of appreciation for their service, in addition to the basic cost of the service itself.
Key Purposes:
- Express gratitude for good service
- Supplement workers’ income (especially in countries where service wages are low)
- Incentivize quality service
- Follow social etiquette and cultural norms
Calculation Methods
Method 1: Percentage of Total Bill
Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100)
Example: $50 × (18 ÷ 100) = $9.00
Method 2: Pre-tax Amount
Some prefer to calculate tip on pre-tax amount only
Tip = (Bill – Tax) × Tip Percentage
Method 3: Round Up Approach
Calculate exact tip, then round to convenient amount
$8.73 tip → round to $9.00 or $10.00
When and How Much to Tip
Restaurants & Bars
Hospitality
Personal Services
Global Tipping Etiquette Guide
Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. Here’s your comprehensive guide to tipping appropriately in different countries.
North America
United States
Tipping is expected and customary
- • Restaurants: 18-25% (pre-tax amount preferred)
- • Bars: $1-2 per drink or 20% for complex cocktails
- • Delivery: 15-20% (minimum $3-5)
- • Taxis/Rideshare: 15-20%
- • Hotels: $2-5 per night for housekeeping
Canada
Similar to US customs
- • Restaurants: 15-20%
- • Bars: 15-20% or $1-2 per drink
- • Taxis: 10-15%
- • Hotels: $2-5 CAD per night
Mexico
Tipping appreciated, especially in tourist areas
- • Restaurants: 10-15%
- • All-inclusive resorts: $1-2 per service
- • Street vendors: Not expected
Europe
United Kingdom
Optional but appreciated
- • Restaurants: 10-15% (if no service charge)
- • Pubs: Not expected for drinks
- • Taxis: Round up or 10%
- • Check for automatic service charges
France
Service included, but small tips appreciated
- • Restaurants: 5-10% for excellent service
- • Cafés: Round up or leave coins
- • Service charge (15%) already included
Germany
Moderate tipping expected
- • Restaurants: 5-10% (round up)
- • Bars: Round up to nearest Euro
- • Give tip directly to server
Italy
Small tips or rounding up
- • Restaurants: 5-10% or round up
- • Cafés: Leave coins (€0.10-0.50)
- • Check for “coperto” (cover charge)
Spain
Not expected but appreciated
- • Restaurants: 5-10% for good service
- • Bars/Cafés: Round up or leave coins
- • Tapas bars: Not necessary
Asia
Japan
No tipping – can be offensive!
- • Excellent service is expected standard
- • Tips may be refused or cause confusion
- • Exception: Tour guides (in envelope)
China
Generally not expected
- • High-end hotels: Small tips acceptable
- • Tour guides: $5-10 per day
- • Most restaurants: No tipping
South Korea
Not part of culture
- • Restaurants: No tipping expected
- • High-end hotels: May accept small tips
- • Taxis: Round up fare
India
Expected in tourist areas
- • Restaurants: 10% (check for service charge)
- • Hotels: ₹20-100 per service
- • Taxis: Round up fare
Thailand
Appreciated but not required
- • Restaurants: 10% or round up
- • Street food: Not expected
- • Spas/massage: 10-15%
Oceania & Middle East
Australia
Not required but appreciated
- • Restaurants: 10% for exceptional service
- • Cafés: Round up or small change
- • Bars: Not expected
New Zealand
Similar to Australia
- • Restaurants: 10% optional
- • Generally not expected
- • Good service appreciated with tips
UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
Expected in hospitality
- • Restaurants: 10-15% (often included)
- • Hotels: AED 5-20 per service
- • Taxis: Round up
Egypt
Expected and appreciated
- • Restaurants: 10-15%
- • Hotels: EGP 10-50 per service
- • Tour guides: EGP 50-100 per day
South Africa
Expected, similar to US
- • Restaurants: 10-15%
- • Safari guides: R100-200 per day
- • Hotels: R10-50 per service
Quick Reference Legend
Additional Resources & Tips
Cultural Sensitivity
⚠️ Important Warnings
- 🇯🇵 Japan: Tipping can be seen as insulting
- 🇰🇷 South Korea: May cause confusion or embarrassment
- 🇨🇳 China: Historically not part of culture
- 🇮🇸 Iceland: Minimal tipping culture
✅ Best Practices
- • Research local customs before traveling
- • When in doubt, ask locals or hotel staff
- • Observe what locals do
- • Respect cultural differences
- • Use cash when possible for tips
Digital Age Tipping
Mobile Payment Apps
- • Most apps now include tip options
- • Uber, Lyft: Built-in tipping features
- • Food delivery: Tip through app or cash
- • Venmo/PayPal: Easy tip transfers
POS Systems
- • Many now prompt for tips automatically
- • Common at coffee shops, casual dining
- • Don’t feel pressured – it’s still optional
- • You can always select “No Tip”
Cryptocurrency Tipping
- • Emerging trend in tech-savvy areas
- • QR codes for crypto tip jars
- • Still very niche – stick to traditional methods
The Economics of Tipping
Worker Income
In many countries, service workers rely on tips to supplement low base wages.
- • US servers often earn $2.13/hour base wage
- • Tips can double or triple total income
- • Provides performance incentives
Business Model
Tipping allows businesses to keep menu prices lower while ensuring service quality.
- • Lower operating costs for employers
- • Competitive menu pricing
- • Performance-based compensation
Social Impact
Tipping creates direct relationships between customers and service providers.
- • Immediate feedback mechanism
- • Personalized service incentives
- • Cultural expression of gratitude