Quick answer
- Currency: U.S. dollar.
- Tool: enter the bill, choose a tip percent, see tip and total.
- Optional: preview 11.5% IVU on the pre-tip bill.
Calculate your tip
Enter the pre-tip amount in dollars. Preset buttons are common visitor starting points; many people tip more or less depending on service. This page does not give legal or tax advice.
IVU vs tip
Puerto Rico's sales and use tax (IVU) is generally 11.5% on most retail purchases (10.5% central + 1% municipal), as reflected on our IVU calculator. Some certified restaurants use a reduced prepared-food rate for certain items. Tips are separate from tax. Confirm on your receipt.
Where to eat
San Juan restaurants · directory · list your restaurant.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency tip should I leave in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico uses U.S. dollars. Choose a percent that fits the service; this tool only does the math.
Is tip required by law?
This page does not interpret labor or tax law. It only multiplies the bill by the percent you choose.
Should I tip on the post-IVU total?
Practices vary. Ask the restaurant; the optional IVU line is only a preview.
Sources we checked
Checked in October 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2026-10-29). Reviewed and updated October 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.