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Tip Calculator — Illinois

18–20% standard tip · 6.25% state sales tax · split bills instantly.

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1person
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.

BillTaxTip (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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