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Tip Calculator and Bill Splitter

Enter the bill, pick a tip and choose how many people are paying. You'll see what each person owes, including their share of the tip. You can tip on the pre-tax amount and round everyone's share up to a whole dollar.

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Add it to tip on the pre-tax amount.

Tip

% custom

Split between

2people
Each person pays
$51.84
including $8.64 tip each
Total tip
$17.28
20%
Total with tip
$103.68

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the bill

    Type the total from the receipt. Add the tax amount if you want to tip on the pre-tax total.

  2. Choose the tip

    Tap 15%, 18%, 20%, 22% or 25%, or type your own percentage.

  3. Split it

    Set how many people are paying. Each person's share appears instantly. Turn on round-up for easy cash.

Example

Dinner for four: an $86.40 bill that includes $6.40 of sales tax, with an 18% tip.

Input

  • Bill: $86.40
  • Tax on the bill: $6.40
  • Tip: 18%
  • People: 4

Result

  • Tip on the $80 pre-tax amount: $14.40
  • Total: $100.80
  • Each person pays $25.20, including $3.60 of tip
  • With 'Round each share up' on: $26 each, $104 total, and the tip becomes $17.60

How much should I tip in the US?

Customs vary by region and venue, so treat these as a guide. Check the receipt for an automatic service charge before adding a tip, especially for large groups.

  • Sit-down restaurants: 15% to 20% is standard, with 20% now common for good service. Tip more for great service or big, complicated orders.
  • Bars: about $1 to $2 per drink, or 15% to 20% of the tab.
  • Food delivery: 15% to 20%, and at least a few dollars on small orders.
  • Taxis and rideshares: 15% to 20%.
  • Hair salons and barbers: 15% to 20%.
  • Counter service and coffee: optional. A dollar or 10% is a kind gesture, not an expectation.

Should I tip before or after tax?

Etiquette guides generally say to tip on the pre-tax amount, since tax isn't part of the service. Enter the tax shown on the receipt and the calculator works out the tip on the subtotal. Plenty of people tip on the full total for simplicity, which is also fine.

Quick mental math

For 20%, move the decimal one place left and double it: on a $46 bill, 10% is $4.60, so 20% is $9.20. For 15%, take 10% and add half of it again: $4.60 + $2.30 = $6.90.

Tip chart

Tip amounts at 15%, 18%, 20% and 22%.

  • $25 bill: $3.75, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50
  • $50 bill: $7.50, $9.00, $10.00, $11.00
  • $75 bill: $11.25, $13.50, $15.00, $16.50
  • $100 bill: $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.00
  • $150 bill: $22.50, $27.00, $30.00, $33.00

Tipping outside the US

  • Canada: similar to the US, 15% to 20% at restaurants.
  • UK: 10% to 12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; many restaurants add one.
  • Most of Europe: service is usually included; rounding up or leaving 5% to 10% for good service is common.
  • Japan: tipping isn't expected and can be refused.
  • Nepal: a 10% service charge is commonly added in restaurants; an extra small tip is appreciated but optional.

Common errors

  • Typing the tax rate instead of the tax amount

    The tax box takes dollars from the receipt, like 6.40. If you type 8 meaning 8%, it's treated as $8.

  • Entering the subtotal as the bill

    Put the final total from the receipt in the bill box and the tax line in the tax box. The tax has to be less than the bill, or no result shows.

  • Tipping twice on a service charge

    Many restaurants add an automatic gratuity or service charge for groups of six or more. Check the receipt first; if it's there, set the tip to 0% or only add a little extra.

  • Uneven orders split evenly

    The split is equal. If one person ordered much more, work out their share separately and use the calculator for the rest of the table.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide by 100. A 20% tip on $85 is $85 × 20 ÷ 100 = $17.

How do I split a bill with a tip?

Add the tip to the bill, then divide by the number of people. The calculator does both and shows each person's share and their part of the tip.

Is 20% a good tip?

Yes. In the US, 20% is a generous, widely expected tip for good sit-down restaurant service.

What does 'round up' do?

It rounds each person's share up to the next whole dollar, which makes paying in cash easier. The extra goes to the tip, and the calculator shows the new total.

Do I tip on the tax?

You don't have to. Enter the tax amount and the tip is worked out on the pre-tax subtotal. Leave it blank to tip on the full bill.

How much is a 20% tip on $50?

$10. Move the decimal one place left to get 10% ($5), then double it.

How much should I tip for food delivery?

In the US, 15% to 20% of the order, and at least $3 to $5 on small orders, more for bad weather or long distances.

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