How much to tip on $85
Multiply the bill by the tip rate as a decimal. On a $85.00 bill, 18% is $85.00 x 0.18 = $15.30. 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% | $12.75 | $97.75 |
| 18% | $15.30 | $100.30 |
| 20% | $17.00 | $102.00 |
| 22% | $18.70 | $103.70 |
| 25% | $21.25 | $106.25 |
Splitting a $85.00 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% | $48.88 | $32.58 | $24.44 |
| 18% | $50.15 | $33.43 | $25.08 |
| 20% | $51.00 | $34.00 | $25.50 |
| 22% | $51.85 | $34.57 | $25.93 |
| 25% | $53.13 | $35.42 | $26.56 |
Mental math for a $85.00 bill
Ten percent of $85.00 is $8.50: just move the decimal point one place to the left. From there, 20% is double ($17.00), 15% is 10% plus half of 10% ($8.50 + $4.25 = $12.75), and 5% is half of 10% ($4.25). Round to the nearest dollar if that is easier; a tip of $17.00 instead of $17.00 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 $85.00 pre-tax bill is $18.36 instead of $17.00, about $1.36 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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