How much to tip on $25
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $25.00 bill, 18% is $25.00 x 0.18 = $4.50. 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% | $3.75 | $28.75 |
| 18% | $4.50 | $29.50 |
| 20% | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| 22% | $5.50 | $30.50 |
| 25% | $6.25 | $31.25 |
Splitting a $25.00 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% | $14.38 | $9.58 | $7.19 |
| 18% | $14.75 | $9.83 | $7.38 |
| 20% | $15.00 | $10.00 | $7.50 |
| 22% | $15.25 | $10.17 | $7.63 |
| 25% | $15.63 | $10.42 | $7.81 |
Mental math for a $25.00 bill
Ten percent of $25.00 is $2.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($5.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($2.50 + $1.25 = $3.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($1.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $5.00 instead of $5.00 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 $25.00 pre-tax bill is $5.40 instead of $5.00, about $0.40 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.
Nearby bill amounts
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