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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split the total bill among people.

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Quick tip guide by service type

  • Fine dining restaurant: 10–15% (India), 18–25% (US/UK)
  • Casual restaurant / café: 5–10% or round up
  • Food delivery: ₹20–50 or 5–10% of order value
  • Hotel housekeeping: ₹50–100 per night
  • Taxi / auto: Round up to nearest ₹10–20
  • Spa / salon: 10–15% of service cost

How to split the bill fairly

This calculator splits the total (bill + tip) equally among all people. If some people ordered significantly more expensive items, you may want to split the base bill proportionally and apply the tip percentage to each person’s subtotal separately. For complex group splits, see the Bill Splitter tool.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?
Tipping norms vary by country and service type. In India, tipping is customary but not mandatory — 5–15% is common at sit-down restaurants; rounding up the bill is typical at casual eateries. In the US, 15–20% is standard; 20–25% for excellent service. Many countries in Europe include a service charge on the bill, making additional tipping optional.
How is the tip calculated?
Tip Amount = Bill Amount × Tip% ÷ 100. Total = Bill + Tip. Per Person = Total ÷ Number of People. For example, a ₹2,000 bill with a 10% tip gives ₹200 tip, ₹2,200 total. Split among 4 people = ₹550 each.
Should I tip before or after tax?
In countries where tax is added to the bill (like India with GST), it is customary to tip on the pre-tax amount, though many people simply tip on the total bill for convenience. The difference is small at typical restaurant bill sizes.
What is a service charge vs a tip?
A service charge is a mandatory fee added to the bill by the restaurant (common at fine dining venues), typically 5–10%. A tip is a voluntary additional amount left by the customer. In India, the Supreme Court has ruled that service charges are not mandatory and customers cannot be forced to pay them.

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