Tip on $10 — Calculate 10–25% Tip
A 20% tip on $10 is $2.00, making the total $12.00. At 15% the tip is $1.50; at 25% it is $2.50.
Checks around $10 happen fast at counter service; tipping $1.80 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 $10
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $1.00 | $11.00 |
| 15% | $1.50 | $11.50 |
| 18% | $1.80 | $11.80 |
| 20% | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| 25% | $2.50 | $12.50 |
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 $10 comes to $2.18 instead of the correct $2.00 — about $0.18 more, which is really 21.8% 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