How to Calculate Tip on a Bill: Quick Methods & Charts
Fastest method: move the decimal left to get 10%, then scale up. 20% on $85 = move decimal ($8.50), then double = $17. Full chart and splitting guide inside.
The Decimal Method
Move the decimal left to find 10%. $67 bill = $6.70.
15% = $6.70 + $3.35 = $10.05. 20% = $6.70 x 2 = $13.40.
Tip Chart
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $18.75 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Splitting With Tip
(Bill x 1.tip%) / people
Example: $120 bill, 20% tip, 4 people = $120 x 1.20 / 4 = $36 each
Calculate exact tip and split for any bill.
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