Tip on $42 — Calculate 10–25% Tip
A 20% tip on $42 is $8.40, making the total $50.40. At 15% the tip is $6.30; at 25% it is $10.50.
A $42 bill usually means dinner for two with drinks. A 20% tip works out to $8.40 here.
Check every percentage from 10% to 25% in the table below, or use the calculator.
Tip amounts on $42
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $4.20 | $46.20 |
| 15% | $6.30 | $48.30 |
| 18% | $7.56 | $49.56 |
| 20% | $8.40 | $50.40 |
| 25% | $10.50 | $52.50 |
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 $42 comes to $9.16 instead of the correct $8.40 — about $0.76 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