How much to tip on $35
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $35.00 bill, 18% is $35.00 x 0.18 = $6.30. 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% | $5.25 | $40.25 |
| 18% | $6.30 | $41.30 |
| 20% | $7.00 | $42.00 |
| 22% | $7.70 | $42.70 |
| 25% | $8.75 | $43.75 |
Splitting a $35.00 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% | $20.13 | $13.42 | $10.06 |
| 18% | $20.65 | $13.77 | $10.33 |
| 20% | $21.00 | $14.00 | $10.50 |
| 22% | $21.35 | $14.23 | $10.68 |
| 25% | $21.88 | $14.58 | $10.94 |
Mental math for a $35.00 bill
Ten percent of $35.00 is $3.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($7.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($3.50 + $1.75 = $5.25), and 5% is half of 10% ($1.75). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $7.00 instead of $7.00 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 $35.00 pre-tax bill is $7.56 instead of $7.00, about $0.56 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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