Tip on a restaurant bill examples

What is a typical tip percentage?

A typical tip in the US is 15-20% of the bill before tax.

Calculate tip on a $50 bill.

15% tip: $\displaystyle 7.50; 20$10.00.

True or false: Tip is calculated before tax.

True, because tips are based on the bill amount before tax.

What is the total for a $60 bill with a 20% tip?

Total = $\displaystyle 60 +$12 (20% tip) = $72.

Difference between service charge and tip.

A service charge is added to the bill, while a tip is voluntary.

Fill in the blank: 18% of a $\displaystyle 40 meal is$____.

$7.20.

What should you tip on a $75 bill?

15% tip: $\displaystyle 11.25; 20$15.

True or false: It's okay to tip less for poor service.

True, but it's generally good to tip at least 10%.

Calculate total for $\displaystyle 100 bill with$18 tip.

Total = $\displaystyle 100 +$18 = $118.

What is the purpose of tipping?

To show appreciation for good service provided by waitstaff.

Which is NOT a common tip percentage?

12% is less common; 15-20% is standard in the US.

Tip on a $30 bill at 15%.

$4.50.

What is the total for a $45 meal with 18% tip?

Total = $\displaystyle 45 +$8.10 (18% tip) = $53.10.