How much to tip on $70
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $70.00 bill, 18% is $70.00 x 0.18 = $12.60. 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% | $10.50 | $80.50 |
| 18% | $12.60 | $82.60 |
| 20% | $14.00 | $84.00 |
| 22% | $15.40 | $85.40 |
| 25% | $17.50 | $87.50 |
Splitting a $70.00 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% | $40.25 | $26.83 | $20.13 |
| 18% | $41.30 | $27.53 | $20.65 |
| 20% | $42.00 | $28.00 | $21.00 |
| 22% | $42.70 | $28.47 | $21.35 |
| 25% | $43.75 | $29.17 | $21.88 |
Mental math for a $70.00 bill
Ten percent of $70.00 is $7.00: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($14.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($7.00 + $3.50 = $10.50), and 5% is half of 10% ($3.50). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $14.00 instead of $14.00 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 $70.00 pre-tax bill is $15.12 instead of $14.00, about $1.12 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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