How much to tip on $120
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $120.00 bill, 18% is $120.00 x 0.18 = $21.60. 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% | $18.00 | $138.00 |
| 18% | $21.60 | $141.60 |
| 20% | $24.00 | $144.00 |
| 22% | $26.40 | $146.40 |
| 25% | $30.00 | $150.00 |
Splitting a $120.00 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% | $69.00 | $46.00 | $34.50 |
| 18% | $70.80 | $47.20 | $35.40 |
| 20% | $72.00 | $48.00 | $36.00 |
| 22% | $73.20 | $48.80 | $36.60 |
| 25% | $75.00 | $50.00 | $37.50 |
Mental math for a $120.00 bill
Ten percent of $120.00 is $12.00: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($24.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($12.00 + $6.00 = $18.00), and 5% is half of 10% ($6.00). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $24.00 instead of $24.00 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 $120.00 pre-tax bill is $25.92 instead of $24.00, about $1.92 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.
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