How much to tip on $135
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $135.00 bill, 18% is $135.00 x 0.18 = $24.30. 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% | $20.25 | $155.25 |
| 18% | $24.30 | $159.30 |
| 20% | $27.00 | $162.00 |
| 22% | $29.70 | $164.70 |
| 25% | $33.75 | $168.75 |
Splitting a $135.00 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% | $77.63 | $51.75 | $38.81 |
| 18% | $79.65 | $53.10 | $39.83 |
| 20% | $81.00 | $54.00 | $40.50 |
| 22% | $82.35 | $54.90 | $41.18 |
| 25% | $84.38 | $56.25 | $42.19 |
Mental math for a $135.00 bill
Ten percent of $135.00 is $13.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($27.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($13.50 + $6.75 = $20.25), and 5% is half of 10% ($6.75). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $27.00 instead of $27.00 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 $135.00 pre-tax bill is $29.16 instead of $27.00, about $2.16 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.
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