Tip Calculator

The Formula

The formula for calculating the tip amount is:

\[Tip Amount = Bill Amount \times \frac{Tip Percentage}{100}\]

Where:

• Tip Amount: The amount of gratuity to be added to the bill
• Bill Amount: The total cost of the meal or service before the tip
• Tip Percentage: The desired percentage of the bill to be given as a tip

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the bill amount and desired tip percentage
2. Convert the tip percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
3. Multiply the bill amount by the decimal tip percentage
4. The result is the tip amount
5. Add the tip amount to the original bill to get the total bill

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the tip for a $50 bill with a 15% tip:

\[Tip Amount = $50 \times \frac{15}{100} = $7.50\] \[Total Bill = $50 + $7.50 = $57.50\]

Visual Representation

This visual shows a $50 bill with a 15% tip, resulting in a $7.50 gratuity.