How much to tip on $165
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $165.00 bill, 18% is $165.00 x 0.18 = $29.70. 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% | $24.75 | $189.75 |
| 18% | $29.70 | $194.70 |
| 20% | $33.00 | $198.00 |
| 22% | $36.30 | $201.30 |
| 25% | $41.25 | $206.25 |
Splitting a $165.00 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% | $94.88 | $63.25 | $47.44 |
| 18% | $97.35 | $64.90 | $48.68 |
| 20% | $99.00 | $66.00 | $49.50 |
| 22% | $100.65 | $67.10 | $50.33 |
| 25% | $103.13 | $68.75 | $51.56 |
Mental math for a $165.00 bill
Ten percent of $165.00 is $16.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($33.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($16.50 + $8.25 = $24.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($8.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $33.00 instead of $33.00 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 $165.00 pre-tax bill is $35.64 instead of $33.00, about $2.64 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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