What is a tip?
A tip (or gratuity) is an amount of money given to someone as a reward for their service. It's common practice in many countries to tip service workers like waitstaff, bartenders, taxi drivers, and delivery personnel.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Enter Bill Amount: Input the total amount of your bill before tax.
- Select Tip Percentage: Choose a standard tip percentage (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%) or enter a custom percentage.
- Specify Number of People: If you're splitting the bill, enter the number of people.
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate Tip" button to see the results.
- Review Results: See the tip amount, total amount to pay, and amount per person if splitting.
- Reset: Use the "Reset" button to clear all fields and start over.
Standard Tip Guidelines
While tipping customs vary by country and situation, here are some general guidelines:
- Restaurants: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill is standard
- Food Delivery: 10-15% of the bill, or $2-5 for small orders
- Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab
- Taxi/Uber: 10-15% of the fare
- Hotel Housekeeping: $2-5 per night
- Valet: $2-5 when your car is returned
Why tip?
Tipping serves several important purposes:
- Rewards good service
- Suppplements income for service workers who may earn below minimum wage
- Shows appreciation for quality service
- Encourages continued excellent service
Tip Etiquette Around the World
Tipping customs vary significantly by country:
- United States: 15-20% is expected in restaurants
- Canada: Similar to US, 15-20% is standard
- United Kingdom: 10-12% is common, sometimes included as "service charge"
- Australia: Tipping is not expected but appreciated for exceptional service
- Japan: Tipping is not customary and may be considered rude
- France: Service charge is typically included, but small additional tips are appreciated