How it works
Enter the bill, a tip percentage and how many people are paying. The tip and total are worked out to the cent, and the table shows other common rates so you can compare. Pick a country to start from what is customary there.
Tip = bill × tip % · Each pays = (bill + tip) ÷ people
Tipping by country
- United States: tipping is expected for table service; card terminals usually suggest 15%, 18% or 20%.
- United Kingdom: optional. If no service charge is on the bill, 10–15% is normal for good service.
- France: service is included in menu prices by law ("service compris"). A tip is optional, often just rounding up.
- Japan: tipping is not customary in restaurants, taxis or hotels and can cause confusion.
- South Korea: tipping is not required or expected.
Tips
- Check the bill for a service charge first so you don't tip twice.
- In the US, tip on the amount before sales tax if you want to follow the usual practice.
- Round each share up to make paying in cash or by transfer easier.
Standards and sources
- Tip recordkeeping and reporting · IRS (US)
- Useful information: tipping · VisitBritain
- Pourboire (tipping) · French Ministry of the Economy (DGCCRF)
- Tipping in Japan · Japan National Tourism Organization
- Visiting a Korean restaurant · Korea Tourism Organization
Last reviewed October 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip in the US?
For table service, 15–20% of the bill is the usual range; card terminals often suggest 15%, 18% or 20%.
Do I tip on the amount before or after tax?
Customarily on the amount before sales tax, but tipping on the total is fine if it's simpler.
Do people tip in Japan or Korea?
No. Tipping isn't customary in either country, and staff may try to return the money.
What if a service charge is already on the bill?
Then the service is already paid for, and an extra tip is optional. In France, prices include service by law.
What does Round each share up do?
It raises each person's share to the next whole unit (100 yen or 1,000 won) and shows how that changes the tip.