How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20% for good service, 20–25% for exceptional service, and 10–15% for average service. For takeout, 10–15% is customary. For buffets, $1–2 per person is typical.

How do I calculate a 20% tip quickly?

To calculate 20% tip mentally: move the decimal point one place left to get 10%, then double it. For example, on a $45 bill: 10% = $4.50, doubled = $9.00 tip.

How much do you tip for different services?

Tipping guidelines: Restaurants 15–20%, Hair stylists 15–20%, Taxi/Rideshare 15–20%, Hotel housekeeping $2–5/night, Food delivery 15–20% (minimum $3–5), Barista (coffee) $1–2 or 10–15%, Movers 10–20% of total bill.

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US Tipping Guide by Service

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Restaurant (Sit-Down)

15 – 20%

18–20% standard, 25% exceptional service

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Taxi / Rideshare

15 – 20%

Uber/Lyft: 15–20%. More for help with bags

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Hair Stylist

15 – 20%

Tip your stylist even at a salon

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Food Delivery

15 – 20%

Minimum $3–5. More for large/heavy orders

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Hotel Housekeeping

$2 – $5/night

Leave cash daily (staff rotate)

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Coffee Shop

$1 – $2

Or 10–15% for complex drinks / friendly service

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard is 15–20% for good service, 20–25% for exceptional, 10–15% for average. Tip on the pre-tax amount. Never tip below 15% unless service was truly poor.

Move the decimal one place left (= 10%), then double it. On a $42 bill: 10% = $4.20, ×2 = $8.40 tip. For 15%: find 10%, then add half of that.

Technically, tipping on the pre-tax amount is correct. However, many people tip on the total with tax — the difference is small and either is acceptable.