How much to tip on $125
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $125.00 bill, 18% is $125.00 x 0.18 = $22.50. 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% | $18.75 | $143.75 |
| 18% | $22.50 | $147.50 |
| 20% | $25.00 | $150.00 |
| 22% | $27.50 | $152.50 |
| 25% | $31.25 | $156.25 |
Splitting a $125.00 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% | $71.88 | $47.92 | $35.94 |
| 18% | $73.75 | $49.17 | $36.88 |
| 20% | $75.00 | $50.00 | $37.50 |
| 22% | $76.25 | $50.83 | $38.13 |
| 25% | $78.13 | $52.08 | $39.06 |
Mental math for a $125.00 bill
Ten percent of $125.00 is $12.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($25.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($12.50 + $6.25 = $18.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($6.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $25.00 instead of $25.00 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 $125.00 pre-tax bill is $27.00 instead of $25.00, about $2.00 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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