Tip Calculator

In Canada, 15–18% is standard at sit-down restaurants for good service. For exceptional service, 20% or more. Tip 10% for takeout, 10–15% for taxis and rideshares, and 15–20% for hair and spa services. Tipping at coffee shops and counter service is optional but common. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night is widely accepted.

Move the decimal left one place to get 10%, then add half of that for 15%. On an $80 bill: 10% = $8, half = $4, so 15% = $12. For 20%, just double the 10% amount: $8 × 2 = $16. For 18%: add 10% + 8% of the bill (or find 20% and subtract 10% of that).

Traditional Canadian etiquette says tip on the pre-tax subtotal. But many modern restaurant payment terminals calculate suggested tips on the post-tax amount. Either is socially acceptable — tipping on pre-tax is slightly less, on post-tax slightly more generous. On an $80 bill with 13% Ontario HST, the difference at 18% is about $1.87.

Yes, 15% is still the recognized minimum for good service at a sit-down restaurant. However, 18–20% has become the practical norm in major Canadian cities. Many POS systems now default to 18%, 20%, and 22% as preset options. At 15%, a server will understand you were satisfied — it's not considered rude for standard service.

The simplest method: add the total tip to the bill, then divide by the number of people. This calculator does this automatically — enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and set the number of people. Each person's share includes their equal portion of the tip. For unequal splits (different dishes), track individual items and calculate each person's tip separately.