Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and split the bill between any number of people, with tip on the pre-tax amount and rounding of each share.
Tool guide
What this tool does
The Tip Calculator adds a tip to a restaurant, taxi or delivery bill and divides the total fairly between diners. Pick a percentage or enter your own, choose whether the tip is based on the pre-tax amount, round each share up and compare common tip levels side by side.
Tipping customs vary widely. In the United States 15 to 20% of the pre-tax bill is customary at restaurants; in the UK and India 10 to 12.5% is common, and many restaurants already add a service charge; in Japan tipping is generally not expected. When a group shares a bill, the arithmetic of tip plus split can easily cause confusion at the table.
This calculator computes tip = base × tip % ÷ 100, where the base is either the full bill or the bill before tax, then divides the total by the number of people. If you choose rounding, each share is rounded up to the nearest 1, 5 or 10 and the tip is adjusted so that the shares add up exactly. A table shows the same bill at 10, 15, 18, 20 and 25% for quick comparison.
How to use Tip Calculator
- Pick the currency and enter the bill total.
- Choose a tip percentage or select Custom and type your own.
- Enter how many people are splitting the bill.
- To tip on the pre-tax amount, choose Bill before tax and enter the tax shown on the bill.
- Optionally round each person’s share up.
- Read what each person pays, the tip amount and the total.
Tips for better results
- Look for a service charge on the bill first so you do not tip twice.
- In the US, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is standard etiquette.
- Rounding each share up to a convenient note makes cash payments easier.
Common use cases
- Splitting a dinner bill with friends or colleagues.
- Working out a tip for a taxi, hairdresser or delivery.
- Checking a tip suggested by a card machine before you approve it.
- Budgeting for tips when travelling abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Tipping on a total that already includes a service charge.
- Applying the tip only to one person’s share instead of the whole bill.
- Forgetting that card terminals sometimes calculate suggested tips on the after-tax total.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a 15% tip?
Multiply the bill by 0.15. On a bill of 2,400 the tip is 360, making the total 2,760.
Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?
Etiquette guides in the US recommend tipping on the pre-tax amount. Elsewhere, people usually tip on the total. Choose the option you prefer.
How does rounding work?
Each person’s share is rounded up to the nearest 1, 5 or 10. The difference is added to the tip, so the shares always add up to the amount paid.
How do I split a bill evenly?
Enter the number of people. The tool divides the bill plus tip equally and shows both the share per person and the tip per person.
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