Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and split the total bill evenly between everyone at the table.
How to Calculate a Tip
- Enter your bill amount.
- Drag the tip percentage slider, or click one of the quick preset buttons (10%, 18%, 20%, 25%).
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill if you're not paying alone.
- Read the tip amount, total bill, and per-person amount, all updated live.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the per-person amount calculated?
The tool adds any tax and the tip to the bill to get the total, then divides that total evenly by the number of people you entered — it doesn't split the tip and bill separately, so everyone pays an equal share of the combined amount (or the rounded-up share, if you've turned on rounding).
What tip percentage should I choose?
That's up to you and local custom — the slider goes from 0% to 40% and the four preset buttons (10%, 18%, 20%, 25%) cover the most common ranges, but you can drag the slider to any value in between.
Does the calculator split the tip unevenly for uneven orders?
No — this tool assumes an even split among all people. If people ordered very different amounts, you'll need to calculate individual shares of the bill manually before applying the tip.
What if I only enter a bill amount and change nothing else?
The tool defaults to an 18% tip and 1 person, so you'll immediately see the tip and total for one person at 18% — just adjust the slider or people count from there.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Both are common in practice — some people tip on the subtotal before tax, others tip on the full total after tax, which produces a larger tip since it includes the tax in the base. Use the 'Tip Calculated On' toggle to switch between the two; the tip amount and total recalculate instantly so you can compare both.
What does the round-up option do?
Turning on 'Round to $1' or 'Round to $5' rounds each person's payment up to the nearest whole dollar or nearest $5, which is handy when splitting cash. The extra amount from rounding is added on top of the calculated tip, and the calculator shows both the exact and rounded per-person amounts.
Why does the total change if I edit the number of people?
Changing the number-of-people field doesn't change the tip or the total bill and tax, only how the per-person figure is divided — unless you've turned on rounding, in which case the total actually collected can go up slightly, since every person's share gets rounded up individually.