Tip Calculator

Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and the number of people to see the tip, the total, and exactly what each person owes.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the bill amount — use the pre-tax subtotal if you follow strict tipping etiquette.
  2. Set the tip percentage. For US table service, 15–20% is standard; 18% is a solid default.
  3. Enter how many people are splitting — per-person amounts appear as soon as there are two or more.
  4. Use Share so the whole group sees the same math on their own phones.

Formula & method

How the tip and split are calculated

Tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100 · Per person = (bill + tip) ÷ people

The tip is computed on the pre-tax bill you enter. Splitting divides the grand total evenly; for uneven splits, adjust per person manually.

Example

An $85 bill with an 18% tip adds $15.30, for a $100.30 total — $50.15 each between 2 people.

Key insights

How to interpret your result

Tip amount

It is computed on exactly the bill you entered. Enter the pre-tax subtotal if you want etiquette-strict tipping.

Per-person share

An even split of the grand total. For uneven shares, run each person's own subtotal as a separate calculation.

Service charge included?

A 'service charge' or 'gratuity included' line on the bill usually replaces the tip — adding more on top is optional, not expected.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip?
In the US: 15–20% for table service, 10–15% for delivery, and $1–2 per drink at a bar. Many other countries tip less or include service in the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette says pre-tax, though many people tip on the total for simplicity. Enter whichever amount you want the percentage applied to.
How do I split unevenly?
Run the calculation with the full bill first to get the total, then assign shares manually. A weighted split option is on the roadmap.

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