Tip calculator
Enter the total of the bill, pick a tip percentage, and say how many people are paying: you see what each person owes. You can also split the check by what each person ordered.
Enter the bill total and how many people there are.
How it is calculated
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How to use it
- Enter the total of the bill and choose a tip percentage with the shortcuts, or type your own.
- Say how many people are sharing the bill. To split by what each person ordered, choose “Everyone pays their own” and enter each person’s items.
- If you want round numbers, pick a rounding option: each person pays up to the multiple you choose.
- Copy the summary and send it to the group so everyone knows what to pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip?
In the United States, 15 to 20% is the norm at a sit-down restaurant, and 20% or more is common for good service. In Canada it is similar. In the UK, 10 to 12.5% is typical when a service charge is not already included. Check whether service is already on the bill before adding a tip.
Should the tip be calculated before or after tax?
Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, while others tip on the total. If your receipt lists tax separately and you want the tip on the food and drinks only, enter that subtotal as the total of the bill.
How does “Everyone pays their own” work?
Each person pays what they ordered plus an equal share of anything shared, like an appetizer or a bottle of wine. The tip is calculated on that amount, so whoever ordered more leaves a bigger tip.
What is rounding for?
It gives you amounts that are easy to split, like $20 instead of $19.17. It always rounds up, so the real tip ends up a little higher; we show you by how much.
Can I leave a 0% tip?
Yes. With 0%, the tool just splits the bill among the people.
Is the bill data saved?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.
How a tip is calculated
The tip is the bill multiplied by the percentage you choose: a $120 bill with a 20% tip is $24, and the total to pay is $144. With 4 people, each one pays $36.
Split equally or by what each person ordered
Splitting equally is quick when everyone ordered something similar. If one person ordered a lot more, it is fairer to split by items: each person pays for their own food, plus a share of what was shared and a proportional tip.
Round up without losing out
Rounding up saves you from paying with loose change and makes sure the group covers the whole bill. With a $50 bill and a 15% tip split among 3 people, the total is $57.50 and each person pays $19.17; rounding to the next whole dollar, each pays $20 and the real tip rises to 20%.
Tips
- Check whether a service charge or an automatic gratuity for large groups is already on the bill before you add a tip.
- Agree in the group whether shared dishes are split equally.
- If you pay the tip in cash, it often reaches the staff in full; ask about local customs.
Updated on September 29, 2026