How much to tip on $150
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $150.00 bill, 18% is $150.00 x 0.18 = $27.00. 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% | $22.50 | $172.50 |
| 18% | $27.00 | $177.00 |
| 20% | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| 22% | $33.00 | $183.00 |
| 25% | $37.50 | $187.50 |
Splitting a $150.00 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% | $86.25 | $57.50 | $43.13 |
| 18% | $88.50 | $59.00 | $44.25 |
| 20% | $90.00 | $60.00 | $45.00 |
| 22% | $91.50 | $61.00 | $45.75 |
| 25% | $93.75 | $62.50 | $46.88 |
Mental math for a $150.00 bill
Ten percent of $150.00 is $15.00: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($30.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($15.00 + $7.50 = $22.50), and 5% is half of 10% ($7.50). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $30.00 instead of $30.00 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 $150.00 pre-tax bill is $32.40 instead of $30.00, about $2.40 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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