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Q: How much should I tip for food delivery?

Plan on 10-15% of the order, with a $3-5 minimum. Tip more in bad weather, for large orders, or when the driver carries items a long way.

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A quick guide to tipping

Common tipping ranges in the U.S. — adjust for your service and region.

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Restaurant

18–20%

Sit-down dining. Tip on the pre-tax total for good service.

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Taxi & Rideshare

15–20%

Round up for help with luggage or a smooth ride.

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Bar

$1–2 / drink

Or 15–20% of the tab if you run a card.

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Delivery

15–20%

A $3–5 minimum is courteous on smaller orders.

Tipping 101

The complete guide to tipping in the United States

Tipping (or “gratuity”) is a voluntary payment that rewards service and, in the U.S., often makes up the bulk of a service worker’s income. Knowing how much to tip — and when — saves you from awkward moments and makes sure the people serving you are paid fairly. This guide covers standard tipping percentages, how to calculate a tip in your head, etiquette, and answers to the questions people ask most.

How much should you tip?

For sit-down restaurants, 15–20% is the U.S. standard: 18% for good service, 20%+ when service is excellent, and closer to 15% if something fell short. Counter service and takeout are optional — a few dollars or 10% is generous. For taxis and rideshare, 15–20% is customary; for bartenders, $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab; and for food delivery, 15–20% with a $3–5 minimum.

How to calculate a tip quickly

The fastest mental shortcut: find 10% by moving the decimal one place to the left, then scale it.

10% — move the decimal one place ($48.00 → $4.80).
20% — find 10% and double it ($4.80 → $9.60).
15% — take 10% plus half of that ($4.80 + $2.40 = $7.20).

Or skip the math entirely — enter your bill in the calculator above, pick a percentage, and split it across everyone at the table.

Should you tip on tax?

Etiquette experts say to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax isn’t part of the service. In practice many people tip on the total because it’s simpler and the difference is small. Either is acceptable — consistency matters more than the few cents.

Etiquette: when to tip more, less, or not at all

Large parties (typically 6 or more) often have an automatic gratuity of 18–20% added to the check — read the bill before adding another tip. Tip on the full value of a comped or discounted meal, as if you’d paid full price. When traveling abroad, check local norms: tipping is modest or already included in much of Europe and considered unnecessary in places like Japan.

Official & trusted resources

IRS — Tips & Tip Income ↗

How tips are taxed, reported, and withheld (Topic No. 761).

U.S. Dept. of Labor — Tipped Employees ↗

Federal rules on tipped wages, tip pooling, and tip credits.

Emily Post Institute — Tipping Guide ↗

Etiquette-based tipping standards for dozens of services.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the tipping questions people ask most.

In the U.S., 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for sit-down service. Tip around 18% for good service, 20% or more for excellent service, and closer to 15% if something went wrong.

Etiquette says tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since sales tax isn’t part of the service. Many people tip on the total anyway because it’s simpler — the difference is usually only a few cents, so either is fine.

Find 10% by moving the decimal one place to the left, then double it. On a $50 bill, 10% is $5.00, so a 20% tip is $10.00. For 15%, take 10% plus half of it.

It’s optional. A couple of dollars or about 10% is a kind gesture, especially for large or custom orders, but it isn’t expected the way it is for table service.

Plan on 15–20% of the order, with a $3–5 minimum. Tip more in bad weather, for large orders, or when the driver carries items a long way. See our delivery tipping guide for details.

In the U.S., tipping is expected for many services because workers are often paid a lower base wage and rely on tips. Withholding a tip sends a strong signal; if service was poor, it’s better to speak with a manager.

Restaurants frequently add an automatic gratuity of 18–20% for parties of six or more. Check the bill before adding anything extra so you don’t tip twice.