Question 1

How much should you tip at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20% for sit-down service. 15% is acceptable for average service, 20% is standard for good service, and 25%+ is appropriate for excellent service.

Question 2

Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Accepted Answer

Etiquette experts say tipping on the pre-tax total is technically correct, but tipping on the post-tax amount is widely practiced and appreciated. The difference is small on most bills.

Question 3

How much do you tip for delivery?

Accepted Answer

Tip 15–20% of the order total for delivery, with a minimum of $3–$5 for small orders. For difficult conditions (bad weather, long distance) or large orders, tip more generously.

Question 4

Is it rude not to tip in the US?

Accepted Answer

In the US, not tipping at full-service restaurants is considered rude because servers often earn below minimum wage with tips expected to make up the difference. Counter service and takeout tipping is optional.

Question 5

How do you split a bill and tip evenly?

Accepted Answer

Add the tip to the total bill first, then divide equally by the number of people. This tip calculator does the math for you, supporting custom tip percentages and any number of diners.

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