Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip amount, total bill, and even per-person split from a bill amount, tip percentage, and party size—handy for restaurants, delivery, and group dinners.
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 amount, total bill, and even per-person split from a bill amount, tip percentage, and party size—handy for restaurants, delivery, and group dinners.
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 expressed as a decimal, then add that tip to the original bill. For example, a 20% tip on $50 is 0.20 × 50 = $10, for a $60 total before any tax quirks your locale requires. Use preset percentages or type a custom rate when service or local norms differ from 15–20%.
Can I split the bill between several people?
Yes. Enter the number of people dining or sharing the check, and the calculator divides the pre-tip bill, tip amount, and grand total evenly per person. Uneven itemized splits still need a quick manual adjustment if someone ordered much more. For large groups, confirm whether the restaurant already added a service charge before tipping again.
Does the calculator round the tip?
The calculator shows currency values rounded to the nearest cent using standard half-up style display for money. You can still round the final amount up or down when paying cash or choosing a payment-app tip button. If a point-of-sale screen suggests a different tip, compare it with this math before confirming.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Many diners tip on the pre-tax subtotal, while some payment screens default to the post-tax amount. Local custom and whether a mandatory service fee already appears on the check matter more than a universal rule. Enter the amount you intend to tip on—usually the food and drink subtotal—then adjust if tax-inclusive tipping is your preference.
What tip percentage is customary?
In many US full-service restaurants, 15–20% is a common starting range for standard service, with higher tips for exceptional service and lower amounts rare unless service was poor. Counter-service, delivery, and rideshare norms differ and may use flat amounts. This tool does not dictate etiquette—it only computes the percentage and split you choose.