How to Calculate a Tip: The Easy Method
The fastest tip method: find 10% by moving the decimal, then multiply. Here's the full breakdown plus a reference table.
The Fastest Method
Find 10%: move the decimal one place left. For a $47 bill, 10% = $4.70.
15% = $4.70 + $2.35 = $7.05. 20% = $4.70 × 2 = $9.40.
Reference Table
| Bill | 10% | 15% | 20% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $3.00 | $4.50 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $7.50 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $75 | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 | $18.75 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $150 | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $200 | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Tipping Guidelines
- Restaurants: 18–20% is standard in the US.
- Food delivery: 15–20%.
- Rideshare: 15–20%.
- Hairdressers: 15–20%.
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