How much to tip on $10
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $10.00 bill, 18% is $10.00 x 0.18 = $1.80. The table covers the common rates; 15% to 20% is standard for sit-down service in the US, 18% to 20% is typical in cities, and 22% to 25% is for outstanding service or large parties.
| Tip rate | Tip | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 15% | $1.50 | $11.50 |
| 18% | $1.80 | $11.80 |
| 20% | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| 22% | $2.20 | $12.20 |
| 25% | $2.50 | $12.50 |
Splitting a $10.00 bill
Add the tip first, then divide by the number of people. Each share below includes the tip.
| Tip rate | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $5.75 | $3.83 | $2.88 |
| 18% | $5.90 | $3.93 | $2.95 |
| 20% | $6.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 22% | $6.10 | $4.07 | $3.05 |
| 25% | $6.25 | $4.17 | $3.13 |
Mental math for a $10.00 bill
Ten percent of $10.00 is $1.00: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($2.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($1.00 + $0.50 = $1.50), and 5% is half of 10% ($0.50). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $2.00 instead of $2.00 is well within the normal range.
Before or after tax?
Etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. In practice, many people tip on the total, and the difference is small: at 8% sales tax, a 20% tip on the post-tax amount of a $10.00 pre-tax bill is $2.16 instead of $2.00, about $0.16 more. Check whether a service charge or gratuity has already been added, which is common for parties of six or more; in that case no extra tip is expected.
Nearby bill amounts
tip on $15, tip on $20, tip on $25. For any other amount or to round each share up to a whole dollar, use the tip calculator.