Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amount, total bill, and split between multiple people.
What Is the Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator computes the gratuity to add to a restaurant or service bill. You enter the pre-tax (or post-tax, depending on your preference) bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and optionally split the total among multiple people. The result gives you the tip amount, the full total, and the per-person share.
Formula
How to Use
Enter the bill amount (the subtotal from your receipt). Choose or type a tip percentage — common values are 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%. If you're splitting with friends, enter the number of people. Click Calculate to see the tip, total, and per-person amounts.
Example Calculation
Bill = $85.00, Tip = 20%, People = 4 Tip Amount = $85 × 0.20 = $17.00 Total = $85.00 + $17.00 = $102.00 Per Person = $102.00 / 4 = $25.50
Understanding Tip
Tipping etiquette varies around the world, but in many countries — especially the United States — leaving a gratuity is an important part of dining culture and a key component of service workers' income.
A quick mental math trick: to calculate 20%, simply move the decimal one place left (10%) and double it. For 15%, find 10% and add half of that. For splitting, divide the total by the number of diners after adding the tip.
For large groups, many restaurants automatically add an 18–20% service charge (sometimes called "auto-gratuity") to bills. Always check your receipt before adding an additional tip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Convention varies by country. In the US, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is common, but many people tip on the full post-tax total. Either is acceptable.
What is the standard tip percentage?
In the US, 15–20% is standard for restaurant service. 18–22% is considered generous, and 25%+ is for exceptional service. For other services (hair, taxi, delivery), 10–20% is typical.
How do I split the bill unevenly?
This calculator splits evenly. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the subtotal first, then apply the tip percentage to each portion separately.
Does this include tax in the calculation?
The calculator works on whatever amount you enter. If you enter the pre-tax subtotal, the tip is on that amount. If you enter the post-tax total, the tip is on the full amount.
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