25% Tip on $20 | Tip & Total
A 25% tip on $20 is $5.00, for a total of $25.00.
A $20 bill is typical for a mid-range sit-down meal for one or two. An 18–20% tip here runs $3.60 to $4.00. 25% is an above-average tip, usually reserved for excellent service, large orders, or high-effort jobs.
You can compare this 25% rate against 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% in the table and calculator below.
Tip amounts on $20
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $2.00 | $22.00 |
| 15% | $3.00 | $23.00 |
| 18% | $3.60 | $23.60 |
| 20% | $4.00 | $24.00 |
| 25% — your selection | $5.00 | $25.00 |
Watch out: tips calculated after tax
Many receipts print their suggested tip on the after-tax total. With a 9% sales tax, a 25% tip on $20 comes to $5.45 instead of the correct $5.00 — about $0.45 more, which is really 27.3% of your pre-tax bill.
On other percentages: 15% → $3.27, 18% → $3.92, 25% → $5.45.
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Reviewed by TipTruth TeamUpdated 2026-08-21