How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the United States and Canada, 15% is standard for acceptable service, 18% to 20% for good service, and 20% to 25% for superior dining service. 10% is common for takeout or buffet service.
Calculate gratuity tips accurately and split the bill among any number of guests.
The tip formula multiplies your pre-tax bill total by the tip percentage in decimal form:
In the United States and Canada, 15% is standard for acceptable service, 18% to 20% for good service, and 20% to 25% for superior dining service. 10% is common for takeout or buffet service.
Etiquette guidelines recommend calculating tips on the pre-tax subtotal of food and drinks, avoiding tipping on sales taxes or government levies.
Add the tip to the total bill amount, then divide the grand total by the total number of people dining.