Tip Calculators
No more mental math at dinner.
Built into iPhone
- iPhone Calculator app — free, built in.
- Type bill amount.
- × 0.18 = 18% tip.
- × 0.20 = 20% tip.
- Or use Siri: "What's 18% of $42?"
- No app needed.
Tip Calculator apps
- Tip n Split — most popular free app.
- Includes split-bill feature.
- Round-up + adjustment.
- Multiple tip percentages.
- Free with optional ads removal.
- Senior-friendly large buttons.
Standard tipping
- Restaurants — 18-20% standard.
- Bars — $1-2 per drink.
- Hairdresser — 15-20%.
- Taxi/Uber/Lyft — 15-20%.
- Hotel housekeeping — $2-5/night.
- Bag handler — $1-2/bag.
Splitting bills
- Splitwise app — free.
- Track who owes whom.
- Settle up via Venmo.
- Vacation expense tracking.
- Family group expenses.
- No more spreadsheets.
Senior dining tip
- Many credit cards have built-in tip suggestions.
- Or look at bottom of receipt.
- Servers often pre-fill 18-22-25%.
- Tap percentage you want.
- Many restaurants now offer percentage selectors.
- Calculator becomes optional.
Pre-tax vs post-tax
- Tip on pre-tax amount technically correct.
- Many tip on total — easier math.
- Server doesn't care which.
- Round up generously.
- Cash tips appreciated.
- Don't stress over $1.
Just ask Siri
Don't install a tip calculator app. Just ask Siri: "Hey Siri, what's 20% of $47?" She tells you instantly. Free, built in, no math required. Combined with restaurant's built-in tip suggestions on credit card readers, calculating tips becomes effortless. Modern dining made easy for seniors.