Ontario Tip Calculator & Tipping Guide (2026)
Tip 15–20% on the pre-tax subtotal in Ontario. With 13% HST, post-tax tipping inflates your tip. Quick trick: the HST line on your receipt ≈ a 15% tip.
The Ontario HST Tip Trick
- Look at the HST line on your receipt (13%)
- That amount ≈ 15% tip
- For 18%: HST × 1.4
- For 20%: HST × 1.5
Example: $80 meal → HST = $10.40 → 15% tip ≈ $10 → 20% tip ≈ $16
Ontario Tipping Standards
- Toronto restaurants: 18–20%
- Outside Toronto: 15–18%
- Bars: $1–2/drink or 15%
- Coffee shops: $1–2 specialty, optional for drip
- Delivery: 15–20% or $5 min
Ontario Server Wages
$16.55/hr (2026), no tipped minimum. Much higher than US $2.13/hr, but tips are still expected.
FAQ
How much to tip in Ontario?
15–20% of the pre-tax bill. Ontario's 13% HST is high, so always tip on the subtotal.