How much to tip on $65
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $65.00 bill, 18% is $65.00 x 0.18 = $11.70. 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% | $9.75 | $74.75 |
| 18% | $11.70 | $76.70 |
| 20% | $13.00 | $78.00 |
| 22% | $14.30 | $79.30 |
| 25% | $16.25 | $81.25 |
Splitting a $65.00 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% | $37.38 | $24.92 | $18.69 |
| 18% | $38.35 | $25.57 | $19.18 |
| 20% | $39.00 | $26.00 | $19.50 |
| 22% | $39.65 | $26.43 | $19.83 |
| 25% | $40.63 | $27.08 | $20.31 |
Mental math for a $65.00 bill
Ten percent of $65.00 is $6.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($13.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($6.50 + $3.25 = $9.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($3.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $13.00 instead of $13.00 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 $65.00 pre-tax bill is $14.04 instead of $13.00, about $1.04 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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