How much to tip on $140
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $140.00 bill, 18% is $140.00 x 0.18 = $25.20. 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% | $21.00 | $161.00 |
| 18% | $25.20 | $165.20 |
| 20% | $28.00 | $168.00 |
| 22% | $30.80 | $170.80 |
| 25% | $35.00 | $175.00 |
Splitting a $140.00 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% | $80.50 | $53.67 | $40.25 |
| 18% | $82.60 | $55.07 | $41.30 |
| 20% | $84.00 | $56.00 | $42.00 |
| 22% | $85.40 | $56.93 | $42.70 |
| 25% | $87.50 | $58.33 | $43.75 |
Mental math for a $140.00 bill
Ten percent of $140.00 is $14.00: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($28.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($14.00 + $7.00 = $21.00), and 5% is half of 10% ($7.00). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $28.00 instead of $28.00 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 $140.00 pre-tax bill is $30.24 instead of $28.00, about $2.24 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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