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15-20% is standard and expected in most service industries.
15-20% similar to the US, slightly lower in some provinces.
5-10% or round up. Service charge often included.
Tipping not required, 10% for excellent service.
Tipping not customary and may be considered rude.
Move the decimal point one place to the left. $50.00 → $5.00
Calculate 10%, then add half. $50.00 → $5.00 + $2.50 = $7.50
Calculate 10% and double it. $50.00 → $5.00 × 2 = $10.00
For restaurants, the standard tip is 15-20% of the total bill before tax. 18% is commonly considered appropriate for good service.
To calculate a 20% tip mentally, move the decimal point one place to the left (10%) and multiply by 2. For $50.00: $5.00 × 2 = $10.00 tip.
It's generally acceptable to tip on either the pre-tax or post-tax amount. Most people tip on the pre-tax total, but tipping on the full amount including tax is also common and appreciated.
Calculate the total tip amount first, then divide by the number of people. Our tip calculator automatically shows the per-person amount when you enter the number of people splitting the bill.
Yes, rounding up the total amount to the nearest dollar is perfectly acceptable and often appreciated. It makes the math easier and shows generosity.