Tip Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
A 20% tip on $85 is $17.
The total is $102, or $51 each for 2 people.
Tip
$17
In the US 18% to 20% is usual at sit-down restaurants, on the bill before tax.
Show the working
Tip = 85.00 × 20% = 17.00
Each = 102.00 ÷ 2 = 51.00
Other tip rates
| Tip | Tip amount | Total | Each |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 8.50 | 93.50 | 46.75 |
| 12.5% | 10.63 | 95.63 | 47.81 |
| 15% | 12.75 | 97.75 | 48.87 |
| 18% | 15.30 | 100.30 | 50.15 |
| 20% | 17.00 | 102.00 | 51.00 |
| 25% | 21.25 | 106.25 | 53.13 |
Questions people ask
How much should I tip?
US: 18% to 20% at restaurants. Canada: 15% to 20%. UK and Ireland: 10% to 12.5% if service isn’t included. Australia and New Zealand: optional, about 10% for great service. UAE: 10% to 15% if there is no service charge.
Tip on the total before or after tax?
Before tax is the norm in the US and Canada.
What if a service charge is on the bill?
Then you don’t need to tip again. In the UK it is usually 12.5% and you can ask to have it removed if service was poor.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: Standard maths; typical prices are averages, checked October 2026Checked by AotobCustoms vary by place and type of business.Report an issue