Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip and split the total between any number of people.
What the Tip Calculator does
A tip is a percentage of the pre-tax bill. Splitting divides the total evenly, though rounding the total up to a whole unit is a common courtesy that slightly raises the effective rate.
Formula
Tip = Bill × Tip rateTotal = Bill + TipPer person = Total ÷ Number of people
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill amount | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Tip | % | Yes | — |
| Split between | people | Yes | Accepts 1 or more. |
| Rounding | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Rounding and Currency.
- Enter Bill amount, Tip and Split between.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
An $86.50 bill with an 18% tip split between 4 people.
- Bill
- 86.50
- Tip
- 18
- People
- 4
Tip $15.57, total $102.07 — about $25.52 each.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Convention in the US is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though many people tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is small.
What if a service charge is already included?
An included service charge is the tip. Additional tipping is optional and usually reserved for exceptional service.