Pizza Tip Calculator
Calculate the perfect tip for pizza delivery with service quality, weather, and distance factors
Calculate Pizza Tip
Bill Information
Service Details
Tip Options
Tip Calculation Results
Tip Guidelines: 10-20% base rate, minimum $3 for orders under $20
Delivery Factors: Weather (+$1 for bad), Distance (+$1-2 based on miles)
Bill Splitting
Cost per Person
Example: Pizza Delivery Tip
Scenario
Bill: $30.00 pizza order
Service: Average quality (15% base)
Delivery: 4 miles away, rainy weather
People: 2 people sharing
Calculation
Base tip (15%): $30.00 × 0.15 = $4.50
Distance bonus (3-5 miles): +$1.00
Bad weather bonus: +$1.00
Total tip: $6.50 (21.7%)
Total bill: $36.50 ($18.25 per person)
Pizza Delivery Tipping Guidelines
Service Quality
Excellent: 20%, Average: 15%, Poor: 10%
Minimum Rules
$3 minimum for orders under $20
Delivery Factors
Weather, distance, and difficulty
Tipping Tips
Cash tips are often preferred by drivers
Consider apartment/hard-to-find locations
Large or multiple orders deserve extra tip
Holiday deliveries warrant higher tips
Be ready when driver arrives
Check if delivery fee goes to driver
Understanding Pizza Delivery Tipping
Why Tip Pizza Delivery Drivers?
Pizza delivery drivers often rely on tips to supplement their income. They use their own vehicles, pay for gas, and face weather conditions and traffic to bring your food to your door. A fair tip shows appreciation for their service and helps ensure they earn a living wage.
Factors Affecting Tip Amount
- •Service quality: Punctuality, friendliness, order accuracy
- •Order size: Larger orders require more effort
- •Distance: Longer drives cost more in gas and time
- •Weather: Bad conditions make delivery more difficult
Tipping Guidelines
Base Tip Rate: 10-20% of order total
Minimum Tip: $3 for orders under $20
Large Orders: Minimum 10% for orders over $100
Distance Bonus: +$1-2 for longer distances
Weather Bonus: +$1 for bad weather
Service Quality Scale
- Excellent (20%): Early/on-time, friendly, perfect order
- Average (15%): On-time, polite, correct order
- Poor (10%): Late, unfriendly, or minor issues
- Awful (0%): Very late, rude, cold food, wrong order
Note: Delivery fees charged by restaurants typically don't go to the driver. These fees help cover the restaurant's delivery operation costs, not driver compensation.