Tip Calculator — Washington
18–20% standard tip · 6.5% state sales tax · split bills instantly.
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WA sales tax (6.5%)$0.00
Tip (20%)$0.00
Tip per person$0.00
Total per person$0.00
Total bill$0.00
Tipping in Washington
Washington state — driven by Seattle — has higher minimum wages than most US states ($16.66 statewide, $20.76 in Seattle as of 2026). Tipping is still expected at 18–20% in restaurants, though some establishments are experimenting with no-tip service models.
- ·WA state sales tax is 6.5%; Seattle total reaches 10.35% with local taxes.
- ·No state income tax — but high sales tax and minimum wage compress margins.
- ·Seattle coffee culture: $1–2 tip at espresso bars is common, not required.
- ·Some Seattle restaurants add 18–20% mandatory service fee instead of tipping.
WA Sales Tax & Tip Math
Washington state sales tax is 6.5%. 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 | $1.63 | $5.00 | $31.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $10.00 | $63.25 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $20.00 | $126.50 |
| $150.00 | $9.75 | $30.00 | $189.75 |
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