Tip Calculator Tip Calculator

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A tip or gratuity is an extra sum of money paid to certain service workers for a provided service. Tip amounts, as well as acceptance, vary in different parts of the world. In some countries in East Asia, such as Japan, tips are seen as insulting and can sometimes be interpreted as a bribe. In yet other countries, such as the United States, tipping is widely expected, and in many cases, is even factored into a service worker's compensation towards satisfying the minimum wage requirement. This is important to note, since although tipping is entirely voluntary, many servers depend on tips to make a living in countries like the United States. As such, as a tourist, it can be helpful to research the tipping customs in the countries being visited. In the U.S. or any other country where tipping is expected, depending on the restaurant or the number of patrons at a table, gratuity may be automatically applied to the bill amount. As previously mentioned, tipping can be offensive in some countries, so although a citizen of the United States that is visiting another country may want to express their appreciation of the service provided, the gesture may, in some cases, result in the opposite effect.


Below is a map that provides some information regarding whether or not a tip is expected, or how a tip may be received in certain regions, as well as a table of typical tip amounts in the United States and Canada for different services.


  no tips at all, insulted if tipped
  no tips at all, surprised/confused if tipped
  no tips at all, neutral/grateful when tipped
  rounding-up the bill, not expected
  rounding-up the bill, expected
  5-10%, not expected
  5-10%, expected
  ~10%, not expected
  10-15%, not expected
  10-15%, expected
  15-20%, expected

ServicesTypical Tip
Restaurants, Bartenders15%-20%
Food Delivery15%-20% depending on the distance, total price, etc.
Hotel Room ServiceNormally the charge is included in the price already. If not, 15-20%
Hotel HousekeepingNot expected, $1-$2 per person per night.
Automotive Services, MechanicNot expected, Or a few dollars depending on the amount
Mover, Furniture, or Appliance DeliveryNot expected, Or $5, $10, $20 each depending on the amount
Plumber, Handyman, Electrician, Cleaner, or Other Home ServicesNot expected, Or $5, $10, $20 each depending on the amount
Hairstylists, Barber, Nail Service, etc.10%-20%
Massage10%-20%
Taxi or Limo Drivers15%-20%
Shuttle Drivers, Parking Attendant$1-$3
Tour Guides$1-$5 depending on the length of the tour