8.875% NYC sales tax + customizable tip percentage + bill split. Bookmark this page — you'll need it tonight.
8.875% total — 4% NY State + 4.5% NYC + 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). Restaurants must include this on the bill.
Standard NYC practice is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on post-tax adds about 1.6% to total tip. This calculator defaults to pre-tax; toggle the checkbox if you prefer post-tax.
For parties of 6+, most NYC restaurants add 18–20% automatic gratuity. Check your bill carefully before tipping again. The auto-grat must be disclosed on the menu in NYC.
$1–2 per drink, or 18–20% of the tab if you're running one. NYC bartenders rely heavily on tips.
Delivery: 15–20% with a $5 minimum. Takeout: 10% is appreciated, especially for large orders or busy restaurants.
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