Tip Calculator — Illinois
18–20% standard tip · 6.25% state sales tax · split bills instantly.
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IL sales tax (6.25%)$0.00
Tip (20%)$0.00
Tip per person$0.00
Total per person$0.00
Total bill$0.00
Tipping in Illinois
Illinois tipping is anchored by Chicago, where 20% is the expected standard at sit-down restaurants and bars. Cook County adds restaurant taxes pushing total tax above 11% in parts of Chicago — diners typically tip on the pre-tax subtotal.
- ·IL state sales tax is 6.25%; Chicago restaurant tax can reach 11.75% combined.
- ·Chicago bartenders: $1–2/drink minimum, 20% on tabs.
- ·Deep-dish pizza spots and steakhouses: 20% baseline expected.
- ·Rideshare in Chicago: 18–20% is now standard via the in-app prompt.
IL Sales Tax & Tip Math
Illinois state sales tax is 6.25%. Tipping is calculated on the pre-tax amount by etiquette, but most diners tip on the post-tax total for simplicity. The difference is small.
| Bill | Tax | Tip (20%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $5.00 | $31.56 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $10.00 | $63.13 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $20.00 | $126.25 |
| $150.00 | $9.38 | $30.00 | $189.38 |
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