Question 1

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Standard tipping in the US is 15–20% for good service, 20–25% for excellent service. For takeout, 10–15% is common. At a buffet, 10% is typical.

Question 2

How do I calculate a tip manually?

Accepted Answer

Move the decimal point in the bill one place left (10%), then double it (20%). For 15%, add half of the 10% to get 15%.

Question 3

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Accepted Answer

Tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically correct, but tipping on the post-tax total is very common and simpler to calculate.

Question 4

How do I split a bill evenly?

Accepted Answer

Add the total including tip, then divide by the number of people. This calculator does it automatically for any group size.

Question 5

What is an appropriate tip for delivery?

Accepted Answer

$3–$5 for standard orders, or 15–20% on larger orders. For difficult deliveries or bad weather, consider tipping more.

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