Tip on $1 — Calculate 10–25% Tip
A 20% tip on $1 is $0.20, making the total $1.20. At 15% the tip is $0.15; at 25% it is $0.25.
Checks around $1 happen fast at counter service; tipping $0.18 at 18% feels polite without overthinking the change.
Check every percentage from 10% to 25% in the table below, or use the calculator.
Tip amounts on $1
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0.10 | $1.10 |
| 15% | $0.15 | $1.15 |
| 18% | $0.18 | $1.18 |
| 20% | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 25% | $0.25 | $1.25 |
Watch out: tips calculated after tax
Many receipts print their suggested tip on the after-tax total. With a 9% sales tax, a 20% tip on $1 comes to $0.22 instead of the correct $0.20 — about $0.02 more, which is really 22% of your pre-tax bill.
You can check any percentage (10–25%) in the table above or use the calculator.
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Reviewed by TipTruth TeamUpdated 2026-08-21