How much to tip on $145
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $145.00 bill, 18% is $145.00 x 0.18 = $26.10. 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% | $21.75 | $166.75 |
| 18% | $26.10 | $171.10 |
| 20% | $29.00 | $174.00 |
| 22% | $31.90 | $176.90 |
| 25% | $36.25 | $181.25 |
Splitting a $145.00 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% | $83.38 | $55.58 | $41.69 |
| 18% | $85.55 | $57.03 | $42.78 |
| 20% | $87.00 | $58.00 | $43.50 |
| 22% | $88.45 | $58.97 | $44.23 |
| 25% | $90.63 | $60.42 | $45.31 |
Mental math for a $145.00 bill
Ten percent of $145.00 is $14.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($29.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($14.50 + $7.25 = $21.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($7.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $29.00 instead of $29.00 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 $145.00 pre-tax bill is $31.32 instead of $29.00, about $2.32 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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