Restaurant Tip Calculator
Calculate restaurant tips with the option to tip on pre-tax or post-tax amounts.
Restaurant tipping norm: 18–20% for standard service, 25% for excellent. Tip on pre-tax bill amount for the technically correct calculation.
Pre-tax preferred - Pre-tax is the etiquette standard and recommended default.
Tip Amount
$0.00
Total Bill
$0.00
Tip on pre-tax amount (preferred)
Restaurant Tip Reference Table
| Bill | 10% | 15% | 18% | 20% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| $30.00 | $3.00 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
| $40.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $60.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| $75.00 | $7.50 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $18.75 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $125.00 | $12.50 | $18.75 | $22.50 | $25.00 | $31.25 |
| $150.00 | $15.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $200.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| $250.00 | $25.00 | $37.50 | $45.00 | $50.00 | $62.50 |
| $300.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 | $54.00 | $60.00 | $75.00 |
| $400.00 | $40.00 | $60.00 | $72.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 | $125.00 |
Restaurant Tipping Etiquette & Rules
Essential guidelines for tipping your server and understanding dining checks.
Tip on Pre-Tax Bill
Standard restaurant etiquette is to calculate your tip based on the subtotal before sales tax and local dining fees are added. This ensures you are tipping strictly on the service received.
Check for Automatic Gratuity
Always inspect your receipt before adding a tip. Many restaurants automatically include a service charge or auto-gratuity (usually 18%) for groups of 6 or more diners.
Cash is Appreciated
While tipping on a card reader is convenient, leaving cash tips is highly preferred by waitstaff. Cash ensures they receive the full tip immediately and avoids credit card processing fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about restaurant tipping etiquette and calculations.