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
- Enter the bill amount — use the pre-tax subtotal if you follow strict tipping etiquette.
- Set the tip percentage. For US table service, 15–20% is standard; 18% is a solid default.
- Enter how many people are splitting — per-person amounts appear as soon as there are two or more.
- 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
- US norms: 15–20% for table service, 10–15% for delivery, $1–2 per drink at a bar, about 10% at buffets.
- Tipping on the pre-tax vs post-tax amount changes the tip by only a dollar or two on a $100 bill at typical tax rates.
- In much of Europe and Japan, service is included in the price and tipping is minimal or not expected at all.
- Rounding the final total (not the tip) to a whole number keeps group splits clean.
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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