Tip Calculator
What Are Tips?
A tip is a form of gratuity that we can show to service workers. It is the amount of extra money we pay on top of our regular bill, to acknowledge good service or higher standards of the service provider.
The attitudes and expectations towards tips vary around the world, from some countries having no tipping culture at all, like for example France, all the way to countries, where in certain industries you might even encounter mandatory tips, and in most cases, tipping is considered an expectation, such as the United States.
The size of the tip often varies too, depending on industries, the level of satisfaction, and the size of the bill. In any case, a tip is usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.
How to Use the Tips Calculator
Our tips calculator is very simple and straightforward, designed to give you accurate tip amounts based on various percentage rates. The decision on which percentage rate to apply is solely up to you, depending on how happy you were with the service you received.
The calculator also offers the results in various currencies. Here’s how to use it:
| # | Step | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choose Your Currency | Select your preferred currency from the options provided (US Dollars, Euro, British Pound, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, or leave it blank for no specific currency). |
| 2 | Input Price | Enter the total amount of your bill or the service price. This is the amount that appears on your bill to be paid, before the tip. |
| 3 | Tip Suggestions Table | Once you input the price, the calculator will display a table with tip suggestions ranging from 5% to 50% in 5% increments. |
| 4 | Choose The Tip | Once you choose the tip you like from the table, carefully look at the two columns related to it. One gives you the tip amount, which is the extra amount you will pay. The other gives you the new total, including the tip. Some places require you to tell them just the tip amount, and some require you to give them the total amount. This way, you are ready for either situation. |
Calculating Tips Manually
You might decide to calculate the tip manually, or you might decide to leave a tip, which is not an increment of 5%.
In such a case, you can use the following formulae. One gives you the tip amount, the other gives you the new total.
Calculating the Tip Amount
Here, we use the following formula:
TIP AMOUNT = TOTALx(TIP÷100)
For example, a 7% tip on a $50 bill will be calculated as such:
TIP AMOUNT = TOTALx(TIP÷100) = 50x(7÷100) = 50x0.07 = 3.5
The tip amount is $3.5.
Calculating the New Total
To find out the new total, we use the following formula.
NEW TOTAL = TOTALx[1+(TIP÷100)]
Let’s calculate the new total for a 12% tip on a bill of $80.
NEW TOTAL = TOTALx[1+(TIP÷100)] = 80x[1+(12÷100)] = 80x1.12 = 89.6
The new total is $89.6.
Tipping Around the World
Tipping practices can vary widely around the world. Before you travel to other regions, it is good to familiarize yourself with the local tipping culture, in order to prevent potentially awkward or rude situations.
| Country | Explanation |
|---|---|
| United States and Canada | Tipping 15-20% in restaurants is standard. It is not uncommon to tip more than that for outstanding service. Tips can sometimes climb up to 40%. Tips are also expected for services like haircuts, taxi rides, and hotel services. |
| Europe | Tipping is generally more modest. In many countries, a service charge is included in the bill, but leaving a small additional tip (5-10%) for good service is appreciated, but not expected. In some countries, like France, tipping is generally not a thing and you will see service staff always surprised when someone leaves a tip. In most Eastern European countries, tips are expected, but at very small rates, usually just rounding the number to the nearest reasonable bill. This way, tips can often end up being just 1-2%, yet they are still appreciated. |
| Asia | Tipping practices differ greatly. In Japan, tipping is not customary and can even be considered rude. In contrast, in places like India, tips are more common but typically lower percentages (2-7%). It is more and more common to expect tips in touristy places, as the local service industries adjust more to the standards of their visitors. |
| Australia and New Zealand | Tipping is not as ingrained in the culture, and service charges are often included in the bill, so there is no confusion about any additional costs. However, leaving a tip for exceptional service is appreciated. |