Tip Etiquette: How Much Should You Really Leave?

Tipping should be simple… but it rarely is.

Should you tip 15% or 20%? Do you tip on takeout? What if you're splitting the bill with five friends?

That’s where the Tip Calculator in UtilWiz comes in. It removes the mental math and social guesswork—so you can tip quickly, fairly, and confidently.

When and How Much Should You Tip?

There’s no one-size-fits-all rule, but here are some general tipping guidelines (U.S.-based):

• Restaurants (dine-in): 15–20%
• Takeout: Optional, but 5–10% is appreciated
• Delivery: $3–5 minimum, or 10–20%
• Baristas / Coffee Shops: $1–2, or loose change
• Haircuts / Salons: 15–25%
• Hotel Staff: $1–5 depending on service

💡 Tipping is not just about math—it’s a show of appreciation. When in doubt, tip generously if the service was great.

Why Use a Tip Calculator?

Whether you're dining out solo or with friends, a tip calculator helps you:

• ✅ Get an accurate tip amount without guesswork
• ✅ Avoid under- or over-tipping by mistake
• ✅ Split the bill fairly between everyone
• ✅ Avoid awkward group math at the table
• ✅ Stay consistent across different service experiences

Features of the Tip Calculator

The UtilWiz Tip Calculator lets you:

• Enter your bill total
• Set your preferred tip percentage
• Enter how many people are splitting the bill
• See:
  • 💸 Total tip amount
  • 🧾 Total with tip
  • 👥 Per-person amount

Whether you’re out with friends, on a date, or just want to be exact—this tool saves time and awkwardness.

When You Might Use This

• 🍽️ At dinner with friends and everyone orders something different
• 🧮 After a business lunch where you're handling expenses
• 💳 When you want to make sure your server gets a fair tip
• 🤝 To split the bill fairly without overpaying