Tip Calculator

Enter a bill amount, pick a tip percentage, and split the total among your team. Built for restaurants and service businesses.

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Total bill before tip
Set to 1 if not splitting

Tip Breakdown

Tip Amount --
Total with Tip --
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How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total bill amount before tip. Select a tip percentage from the dropdown or choose "Custom" to type in your own number. If you are splitting the check among multiple people, enter how many in the split field. The calculator shows both the total tip and what each person owes.

For business owners managing a team of servers or staff, this tool makes it easy to divide pooled tips at the end of a shift. Enter the total tips collected, set the tip to 100% (since the amount is already the tip), and split among your team count.

Tipping Guidelines for Business Owners

When your business caters events or hosts large parties, knowing standard tip amounts keeps your budgeting accurate. For catered events, expect to add 15 to 20 percent unless a service charge is already on the invoice. Many venues include an automatic gratuity for parties of 6 or more, typically 18 to 22 percent.

For regular business meals, 20 percent has become the standard in the United States. Some business owners round up to the nearest whole dollar for convenience. If you expense business meals, keeping tip amounts reasonable and documented makes your bookkeeping cleaner at tax time.

Note: Tipping customs vary by region and service type. This calculator is for general informational use. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard tip percentage?
In the United States, 15 to 20 percent is considered standard for sit down restaurants. 20 percent has become the most common default. For counter service or takeout, tips of 10 to 15 percent are typical but not always expected.
How do you split a tip evenly?
Divide the total tip amount by the number of people sharing it. For example, a $60 tip split among 4 staff members gives each person $15. This calculator does that math for you automatically.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Either approach is acceptable. Tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically correct since the tax goes to the government, not the server. But many people tip on the total bill including tax. The difference is usually small.
How much should business owners tip for catering?
For catered business events, 15 to 20 percent of the total bill is standard if a service charge is not already included. Check the invoice first because many catering companies add a built in gratuity of 18 to 22 percent.

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