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Tip Calculator — Texas

15–20% standard tip · 6.25% state sales tax · split bills instantly.

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1person
TX 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 Texas

Texas tipping follows national norms — 15% for average service, 18–20% for good service. Tipped wage is the federal $2.13/hour, so servers depend on tips for the bulk of their pay.

  • ·TX state sales tax is 6.25%; cities/counties add up to 2% more.
  • ·BBQ counter-service joints: tipping is optional but $1–2 in the jar is common.
  • ·Honky-tonks and large bars: $1–2 per drink, more for cocktails.
  • ·Tex-Mex and chain restaurants: 18% is the new normal at sit-down spots.

TX Sales Tax & Tip Math

Texas 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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