Disclaimer

The calculators on GratuityGuide produce estimates for planning purposes only. They are not professional, legal, financial, or etiquette authority, and they do not guarantee that a particular amount is correct in any place or situation.

Tipping is a social custom that varies by country, region, and even venue, and it changes over time. The rates shown are based on commonly published customs as of 2026 and may not reflect the latest local practice. Always follow the local norm, read the bill for any included service charge, and use your own judgment.

GratuityGuide is not responsible for any outcome based on its results. By using the site you agree that the tools are a convenience, not a substitute for observing and respecting local customs. When in doubt, ask locally or check an up-to-date official source.

A few situations deserve special care. Some restaurants and hotels add a mandatory service charge or automatic gratuity, often for large groups, and adding a tip on top of that would be double-paying. In countries such as Japan, or where service is already included, an extra tip can confuse rather than help. Currency conversions shown by the calculator are math only and do not reflect live exchange rates or bank fees.

Nothing on this site should be read as encouragement to overtip, undertip, or ignore a local law. Where tipping is legally regulated, for example through mandatory service charges, the local rule wins. Use the calculators to understand the usual gesture, then act according to the place you are actually in.