Average full-service meal cost: $34.69 (National Restaurant Association, 2023).
FAQ
What is a tip calculator?
A tip calculator is a digital tool that computes gratuity and final bill totals instantly, reducing math errors at the table (Consumer Reports, 2022).
How does the calculator split bills fairly?
It divides both the tip and total by the number of people so everyone pays an equal share—no manual rounding required.
Which tip percentage should you choose in the U.S.?
Industry guides recommend 15–20 % for good service, while exceptional service may merit 25 % (Consumer Reports, 2022).
Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette experts advise tipping on the pre-tax subtotal to reflect the service cost only (Emily Post Institute, 2023).
How can you calculate a custom tip manually?
Multiply the bill by your desired percent, e.g. 0.185 for 18.5 %, then add that number to the bill for the total.
What if the restaurant adds gratuity automatically?
Check the receipt; if an 18 % service charge appears, you can skip additional tipping unless service exceeded expectations (NRA, 2023).
Why round up your tip?
Rounding simplifies payment and ensures staff receive whole-cent amounts; even small rounding raises earnings across many tables (IRS Pub 531, 2023).
Do other countries expect tips?
Practices vary: 10 % is common in parts of Europe, while Japan generally discourages tipping (Japan National Tourism Organization, 2023).
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