Tip Calculator

Tipping is not mandatory in most countries, but it is customary in many. In the US, tips are expected. In Japan and South Korea, tipping is not customary. Research local customs when traveling.

In many countries, restaurants include a service charge in the bill. In such cases, an additional tip is optional. You can add a small extra amount for exceptional service.

In the US, etiquette suggests tipping on the pre-tax amount. This calculator works with whatever base amount you enter. If service charge is included, tip on the pre-service charge amount.

For fair splitting when individuals ordered different-priced items, each person should pay their own portion plus their share of the tip. This calculator works best with equal splits; for unequal amounts, calculate each person's share separately.

Standard tipping varies: 15-20% for restaurant servers, 10-15% for taxi drivers, INR 20-50 per bag for hotel porters, and 10% for hair stylists. In India, a service charge often replaces the need for additional tips at restaurants.

In most Indian restaurants, a 5-10% service charge is automatically added to the bill. When included, additional tipping is optional, though leaving INR 50-200 for good service is appreciated. If no service charge is added, a 10% tip is standard. In fine-dining metro restaurants, 10-15% is customary for exceptional service.

The service charge in India is typically calculated on the total bill amount including GST. If adding an optional tip on top, it is customary to calculate it on the pre-tax or pre-service-charge amount. Most people tip INR 100-500 based on bill size rather than calculating a strict percentage.

For food delivery via Swiggy and Zomato, a tip of INR 10-30 is common for regular orders and INR 50-100 for large orders or bad weather. For grocery delivery, INR 20-50 is appropriate. Delivery partners earn a low base fee and rely on tips for a meaningful portion of their income.

Typical tips include INR 100-200 per night for housekeeping, INR 100-200 per bag for porters, and INR 200-500 per day for the concierge. In 5-star luxury hotels, these amounts are higher. Many upscale hotels include a service charge in the bill that is distributed among staff.

In Indian salons and spas, a 10-15% tip on the service bill is standard. For a haircut costing INR 500, tip INR 50-100. For premium services like facials and massages costing INR 2,000-5,000, tip INR 200-500. Many high-end salons add a service charge, so check the bill before adding an extra tip.