What it does
Type the bill, pick a tip and see the total and what each person pays. It handles the usual awkward bits: tax, a tip worked out before or after tax, a service charge that is already on the bill, and a group that wants to pay the same amount each.
It works in any currency, because only the numbers matter. For other percentage sums, use the percentage calculator; to plan the month’s spending, the budget planner.
How to use it
- Type the bill before tax and the tax rate (use 0 if the tax is already hidden in the price).
- Tap a tip button (10, 15, 18 or 20%) or type your own in Custom.
- Enter how many people are splitting.
- Read what each person pays, with the full breakdown below.
What each option does
- Tip on the bill before tax / with tax: many people tip on the pre-tax amount; some tip on the final total. The tip is bigger on the second choice.
- Service charge already included: if the bill already has a service charge, the tip is left out so you do not pay twice.
- Round up what each person pays: each person pays a whole number. The few pennies over simply become a slightly bigger tip, and the page tells you how much.
Worked example
Four friends have a bill of 100, with no tax. At 15% the tip is 15, the total is 115, and each person pays 28.75. With a 10% tax on the bill and the tip worked out on the bill with tax, the 20% tip is 22, the total is 132, and each pays 33.
FAQs
How much should I tip? It depends on the country, and on the kind of place. In some places 15 to 20% is normal; in others a service charge is built in and tipping is a small extra or not expected at all.
Should I tip before or after tax? Either is accepted in most places. Before tax is the stricter reading of “a percentage of the food”.
Can I split unevenly? Not here: it splits equally. For uneven splits, work out each person’s share first.
Where the numbers come from
- Standard percentage arithmetic. Tipping customs differ by country and venue; check what is usual where you are.
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Last updated 2026-11-10.