Tip on $8 — Calculate 10–25% Tip
A 20% tip on $8 is $1.60, making the total $9.60. At 15% the tip is $1.20; at 25% it is $2.00.
On a small $8 ticket, the difference between 15% and 20% is $1.20 versus $1.60 — keep it simple and stick to your usual rate.
Check every percentage from 10% to 25% in the table below, or use the calculator.
Tip amounts on $8
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0.80 | $8.80 |
| 15% | $1.20 | $9.20 |
| 18% | $1.44 | $9.44 |
| 20% | $1.60 | $9.60 |
| 25% | $2.00 | $10.00 |
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 $8 comes to $1.74 instead of the correct $1.60 — about $0.14 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