Tip Calculator
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How to use the tool
1 — Fill in the three fields
- Bill Amount ($) – type the pre-tax total, e.g., 93.40 or 215.75.
- Tip % – pick 10–20 % or choose Custom and enter, say, 17 or 22.
- Number of people – enter 3 or 6 to split; leave blank for one payer.
2 — Press “Calculate Tip”
The script runs instantly in your browser—no data leaves the page.
3 — Read the results
- Tip Amount
- Total Amount (bill + tip)
- Per Person share when split
Behind-the-scenes formulas
All calculations use standard percentage math:
$$\text{Tip} = \text{Bill} rac{\text{Tip %}}{100}$$ $$\text{Total} = \text{Bill} + \text{Tip}$$ $$\text{Per Person} = rac{\text{Total}}{\text{People}}$$
Example A – split three ways
- Bill = $93.40, Tip % = 17, People = 3
- Tip = $93.40 × 0.17 = $15.88
- Total = $93.40 + $15.88 = $109.28
- Per Person = $109.28 / 3 = $36.43
Example B – single payer
- Bill = $215.75, Tip % = 22
- Tip = $215.75 × 0.22 = $47.47
- Total = $215.75 + $47.47 = $263.22
Quick-Facts
- Average U.S. restaurant tip: 19.6 % (Toast Restaurant Trends 2023).
- Federal cash wage for tipped workers: $2.13/hour (U.S. DOL Fact Sheet 15 2022).
- Tips over $20/day must be reported to employers (IRS Pub 1244 2023).
- Salon industry recommends 20 % gratuity (Good Housekeeping, 07 Apr 2022).
FAQ
What does the calculator solve?
You get accurate tip, total cost, and equal splits without manual math (Toast 2023).
Should I enter the bill before or after tax?
Enter pre-tax amounts; most U.S. tipping guides base gratuity on that figure (Consumer Reports, cr.org).
How do I adjust for outstanding service?
Select “Custom,” raise the percentage above your baseline—22 % is common for exceptional dining (NRF Service Study 2022).
How are results rounded?
The tool rounds to two decimals, matching U.S. currency practice (Bureau of Engraving & Printing, bep.gov).
Can I use it while traveling abroad?
Yes—replace default rates with local norms, such as 10 % in Spain (Spain Tourism Board, spain.info).
What if our group wants unequal shares?
Run the calculator once per person with their meal cost and chosen tip—straightforward and fair.
Why does tipping matter?
“Tipped workers receive nearly 60 % of earnings from gratuities” (Economic Policy Institute 2021).
Is cash or card tipping better?
Cash tips reach staff immediately and may avoid processing fees, according to the National Restaurant Association 2022.
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