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Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip and split the bill between friends.

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Each person pays

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Results are estimates for general information only and are not financial advice. Check important figures with a qualified professional or your lender. Read our disclaimer.

When to use it

Use this calculator at a restaurant, café, salon or taxi when you want to work out a tip quickly, or split a bill fairly between friends. It shows the tip, the total and how much each person pays, so nobody has to do mental maths at the table.

How to use it

  1. Choose your Currency.
  2. Enter the Bill amount.
  3. Tap a Tip percentage: 10%, 12.5%, 15%, 18%, 20% or 25%. Or choose Custom and enter your own in Custom tip.
  4. Enter how many people to Split between. Leave it at 1 if you are paying alone.
  5. Tick Round each person’s share up to a whole amount if you want simple, even payments.
  6. Read Each person pays, plus the Tip, Total with tip, Tip per person and Bill per person.

Worked example

Two friends have dinner and the bill is $64.50. They choose an 18% tip. The tip is $11.61, so the total is $76.11. Split two ways, each person pays $38.06: $32.25 for the meal and $5.81 for the tip.

They tick the rounding box. Each person now pays $39.00, so the total is $78.00 and the tip rises to $13.50, about 21%. That is a neat amount to pay by card or cash, and the server gets a little more.

A quick way to check

For a rough 20% tip in your head, move the decimal point one place left and double it. On $64.50 that is $6.45 × 2, about $12.90. The calculator gives you the exact figure.

Tips

  • Check for a service charge. Some restaurants add one automatically, especially for large groups. If so, you may not need to tip again.
  • Tip on the original price. If you used a voucher or discount, consider tipping on what the meal would normally cost.
  • Use the per-person tip when people order differently. If one person had much more, each can pay their own food plus the shared tip per person.
  • Agree on the percentage first. It avoids awkward moments when the bill arrives.

Common mistakes

  • Tipping twice. Read the bill carefully for “service included” or a “gratuity” line.
  • Splitting evenly when it is not fair. An even split is simple, but if one person only had a drink, it may be kinder to work out their share separately.
  • Forgetting the rounding changes the tip. When you round up, the tip percentage goes up too. The tool shows the new tip so you know exactly what you are leaving.

Frequently asked questions

Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?

Many people tip on the pre-tax amount, since tax is not part of the service. Others tip on the total because it is simpler. Enter whichever amount you prefer as the bill. The difference is usually small.

How much should I tip?

It depends on the country and the service. In the US, 15% to 20% is common at sit-down restaurants. In many other countries a service charge is already included or smaller tips are normal. Check the bill for a service charge before adding a tip.

What does rounding up do?

It rounds each person's share up to the next whole amount, so nobody has to deal with coins. The extra goes to the tip, and the tool shows the new total and tip.

Can I enter a tip that is not in the list?

Yes. Choose Custom and type any percentage, such as 22 or 17.5.

Does the split include the tip?

Yes. Each person pays an equal share of the bill plus an equal share of the tip. The results also show the bill per person and tip per person separately.

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