Tip from Net Price Calculator

Find a tip based on the pre-tax (net) price.

Net price 60
Tip on net 10.8
Grand total 76.8

Formula: net = total / (1 + tax/100); tip = net * tip%/100

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Total bill (with tax) = 66
3. Tax rate = 10 %
4. Tip = 18 %
5.
6. Net price = 60
7. Tip on net = 10.8
8. Grand total = 76.8
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Tip fairly by calculating it on the pre-tax price rather than the taxed total.

The math behind it

First strip the tax: net = total / (1 + tax%). Then tip = net x tip%.

Worked example

$66 total at 10% tax has a $60 net; an 18% tip is $10.80.

FAQ

Why tip on net?

Tax isn't part of the service, so tipping on the pre-tax amount is common.