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Tip & Bill Splitter
About the Tip & Bill Splitter
Work out the tip and split the bill fairly between any number of people.
How to use the Tip & Bill Splitter
- Enter the Bill Amount ($) and the Tip Percentage (%).
- Enter the Number of People.
- Press Split & Calculate to see the tip, the total and each person's share.
Formula and method
Tip = Bill × Tip % ÷ 100 and Per person = (Bill + Tip) ÷ People.
Worked example
An $86 bill with an 18% tip is $15.48 in tip and $101.48 in total. Split between 4 people, each pays $25.37.
An 18% tip. On a bill of 64, an 18% tip is 64 × 0.18 = 11.52, so the total is 75.52.
When to use the Tip & Bill Splitter
- Working out a tip at a restaurant.
- Splitting a bill including the tip between friends.
- Checking whether a service charge is already included.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Tipping on top of a service charge that is already included in the bill.
- Splitting the bill unevenly without agreeing beforehand.
- Assuming the customary tip is the same in every country.
Tips
- Tipping customs vary by country. In the US, 15 to 20 percent is common in restaurants; in many countries service is already included.
- Check whether a service charge has already been added to your bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but tipping on the full total is also common. Choose what you prefer.
It varies by country. In the United States 15% to 20% is common in restaurants. In many other countries tipping is smaller or not expected.
Either is common. Many people tip on the pre-tax amount.