Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip, total bill, and per-person split from a bill amount, tip percentage, and number of people.
Bill Details
Split the bill and calculate the tip.
Breakdown
20% tip · 2 people
Per person
$36.00
$30.00 bill + $6.00 tip
Methodology and limitations
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Methodology
Applies tip percentage to bill subtotal and divides the total evenly across the number of people.
Limitations
Rounding may differ slightly from point-of-sale systems.
How to Calculate a Tip
Calculate the tip, total bill, and per-person split from a bill amount, tip percentage, and number of people.
Method used
The calculator multiplies the bill amount by the selected tip percentage, adds that tip to the bill, and divides the result by the number of people when splitting.
Tip = bill amount x tip percentage; per person total = (bill + tip) / people
Practical example
For a $60 bill with a 20% tip split between 3 people, the tip is $12, the total is $72, and each person pays $24.
- $60 bill
- 20% tip
- 3 people splitting the bill
The result shows the bill, tip amount, total bill, and per-person bill, tip, and total when a split is used.
Assumptions
- The bill amount is entered before tip.
- The tip percentage applies to the full bill amount.
- Split amounts are divided evenly between people.
What this includes
- Bill amount, tip percentage, custom tip input, split count, total, and per-person totals.
What this excludes
- Local taxes, service charges, payment app fees, uneven itemized splits, and cash rounding rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage, then add that tip amount to the original bill. For example, a 20% tip on $50 is $10, for a $60 total.
Can I split the bill between several people?
Yes. Enter the number of people and the calculator divides the bill, tip, and total evenly per person.
Does the calculator round the tip?
The calculator shows currency values to the nearest cent. You can round the final amount up or down when paying.