How much to tip on $75
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $75.00 bill, 18% is $75.00 x 0.18 = $13.50. 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% | $11.25 | $86.25 |
| 18% | $13.50 | $88.50 |
| 20% | $15.00 | $90.00 |
| 22% | $16.50 | $91.50 |
| 25% | $18.75 | $93.75 |
Splitting a $75.00 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% | $43.13 | $28.75 | $21.56 |
| 18% | $44.25 | $29.50 | $22.13 |
| 20% | $45.00 | $30.00 | $22.50 |
| 22% | $45.75 | $30.50 | $22.88 |
| 25% | $46.88 | $31.25 | $23.44 |
Mental math for a $75.00 bill
Ten percent of $75.00 is $7.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($15.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($7.50 + $3.75 = $11.25), and 5% is half of 10% ($3.75). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $15.00 instead of $15.00 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 $75.00 pre-tax bill is $16.20 instead of $15.00, about $1.20 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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