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Tip amounts on a $40 bill
| Tip % | Tip amount | Total bill |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $4.00 | $44.00 |
| 12% | $4.80 | $44.80 |
| 15% | $6.00 | $46.00 |
| 18% | $7.20 | $47.20 |
| 20% | $8.00 | $48.00 |
| 22% | $8.80 | $48.80 |
| 25% | $10.00 | $50.00 |
How much should you tip on a $40 bill?
Tip $8.00 on a $40 bill for good sit-down service: that is 20%, bringing the total to $48.00. A 15% tip for adequate service is $6.00, the common 18% card-terminal default is $7.20, and 25% for exceptional service is $10.00. Split four ways with a 20% tip, each person pays $12.00.
Splitting $40 plus tip
At the standard 20% tip the table comes to $48.00, which is $24.00 each for 2, $16.00 each for 3, $12.00 each for 4, $9.60 each for 5, or $8.00 each for 6 people. The full grid below covers every percentage against every group size, so you can settle the bill without doing the arithmetic at the table.
| Tip % | Total | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $44.00 | $22.00 | $14.67 | $11.00 | $8.80 | $7.33 |
| 12% | $44.80 | $22.40 | $14.93 | $11.20 | $8.96 | $7.47 |
| 15% | $46.00 | $23.00 | $15.33 | $11.50 | $9.20 | $7.67 |
| 18% | $47.20 | $23.60 | $15.73 | $11.80 | $9.44 | $7.87 |
| 20% | $48.00 | $24.00 | $16.00 | $12.00 | $9.60 | $8.00 |
| 22% | $48.80 | $24.40 | $16.27 | $12.20 | $9.76 | $8.13 |
| 25% | $50.00 | $25.00 | $16.67 | $12.50 | $10.00 | $8.33 |
Picking the right percentage
US convention: 20% for good sit-down service, 15% for adequate service or a modest counter tip, and 25% when someone genuinely made the meal better. On a $40 bill the whole spread from 15% to 25% is $4.00, which is worth keeping in mind when the payment screen makes the choice feel bigger than it is. For delivery, tip on the food total and lean higher in bad weather; for takeout, tipping is appreciated but genuinely optional.
Adjust the percentage, the bill, or the group size in the calculator alongside, or jump back to the full tip calculator.
Nearby bill amounts
- Tip on $20 20% is $4.00, total $24.00.
- Tip on $25 20% is $5.00, total $30.00.
- Tip on $30 20% is $6.00, total $36.00.
- Tip on $50 20% is $10.00, total $60.00.
Frequently asked questions
$8.00, which brings the total bill to $48.00. Twenty percent is the standard for good table service at a US restaurant.
$6.00, for a total of $46.00. Fifteen percent is generally read as adequate rather than generous, and suits average service or counter situations where you still want to tip.
$7.20, for a total of $47.20. Eighteen percent is the most common default on card terminals and is comfortably within the normal range for good service.
With a 20% tip the total is $48.00, which is $24.00 each for two people, $16.00 each for three, or $12.00 each for four.
Including a 20% tip the total is $48.00, so four people pay $12.00 each. At 15% it is $11.50 each, and at 25% it is $12.50 each.
Convention is to tip on the pre-tax amount, though many people simply tip on the total for simplicity, which on a $40 bill changes the tip by well under a dollar per person in most states. Either is acceptable; consistency and generosity matter more than the base.
Reviewed by Raja Jahangir · Last reviewed: October 7, 2026