United States
USD ($)15% to 20% is customary in sit-down restaurants. Service staff rely directly on gratuity for wages.
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United States Tipping Customs
Commonly Expected
Tipping is deeply ingrained in the US service industry, where service staff often rely on tips as a major portion of their compensation.
RESTAURANT: Typical: 18% (Range: 15% - 22%). 15% for acceptable service, 18%-20% for good service.
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United States (USD)
Total Amount with Tip
$118.00
$118.00 / person
Total Tip Amount
$18.00
18% of bill
Tip Per Person
$18.00 / person
1 person
- Original Bill: $100.00
- Bill Share Per Person: $100.00
- Final Total: $118.00
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International Tipping Guides
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United Kingdom
GBP (£)Optional 10% to 12.5%. Many restaurants add an optional service charge that covers the tip.
View United Kingdom Guide →Canada
CAD ($)15% to 20% expected for good restaurant service. Tipping on the pre-tax bill is common practice.
View Canada Guide →India
INR (₹)5% to 10% is polite and appreciated. Always inspect the itemized bill for mandatory service charge.
View India Guide →Japan
JPY (¥)Strictly no tipping. Exceptional service is built into standard pricing and leaving cash causes confusion.
View Japan Guide →Australia
AUD ($)Not expected due to strong minimum award wages. Discretionary 5% to 10% for fine dining only.
View Australia Guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about tipping customs and calculation mathematics.
To calculate a tip, multiply the tip-eligible bill amount by the percentage, then divide by 100. For example, on an $80 bill with a 15% tip:
$80 × (15 / 100) = $12.00 tip. The final total is $80 + $12 = $92.00.
Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal because sales tax and government fees are taxes, not services performed by staff. Our calculator provides a dedicated Tax option if you wish to calculate tips strictly on the subtotal.
A tip is a voluntary gratuity given directly by the customer for good service. A service charge is an automatic fee added to the bill by the establishment (often 10% to 12.5% for large groups or in certain countries). In many jurisdictions, if a service charge is already included, you are not expected to tip extra.
When dividing a bill that does not split into whole cents (such as $100 divided among 3 people = $33.33 each), our calculator calculates exact individual shares and flags any 1-cent rounding adjustment so everyone pays their fair share without surprise discrepancies.
No. Changing the currency updates the display formatting, currency symbol, and minor-unit precision (for instance, Japanese Yen does not use decimal cents, while US Dollars use two decimal places). It preserves your entered bill amount rather than applying real-time currency exchange rates.
In countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and parts of Europe, staff receive living wages mandated by law. Tipping is either not customary or reserved strictly for extraordinary service in upscale dining venues.