Tip on $9 — Calculate 10–25% Tip
A 20% tip on $9 is $1.80, making the total $10.80. At 15% the tip is $1.35; at 25% it is $2.25.
A $9 bill is about the size of a coffee stop or a fast-casual order — at 15–20% the extra tip is only $1.35 to $1.80.
Check every percentage from 10% to 25% in the table below, or use the calculator.
Tip amounts on $9
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total with tip |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0.90 | $9.90 |
| 15% | $1.35 | $10.35 |
| 18% | $1.62 | $10.62 |
| 20% | $1.80 | $10.80 |
| 25% | $2.25 | $11.25 |
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 $9 comes to $1.96 instead of the correct $1.80 — about $0.16 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