Tip Calculator — Texas
15–20% standard tip · 6.25% state sales tax · split bills instantly.
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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.
| 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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