💵 Tip with Confidence
US tipping culture is unique — 15–20% is standard at restaurants, and knowing how much to leave shouldn't require mental math. This calculator also splits the bill so everyone pays their fair share.
💡 US Tipping Guide (2026)
😐 Poor (10–12%)
Service below expectations
🙂 Standard (15–18%)
Acceptable service at sit-down restaurants
😊 Good (18–20%)
Friendly, attentive service
🤩 Excellent (20%+)
Outstanding — above and beyond
🍽️ Tipping in Other Situations
- Bars — $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% on tab
- Coffee shops — $1 or 10–15% optional
- Food delivery — 10–15% or $3–5 minimum
- Uber / Lyft — 10–20% via app
- Hotel housekeeping — $2–5 per day
- Hair / nails — 15–20%
- Taxi — 15–20%
💡 Pro Tip: Tip on the Pre-Tax Amount
Etiquette experts recommend tipping on the amount before sales tax. Most US states have 5–10% sales tax, so tipping on the total overpays by 1–2%. Either is fine — choose what feels right.