Tip & Split Calculator
Add a gratuity to a bill and divide the total between everyone at the table. Pick a common percentage, set the number of people, and optionally round each share up to a whole dollar so the group collects enough to cover the check.
Bill details
Everything updates as you type.
Each person pays
Each of 2 people pays
Based on the bill, tip and split shown below
- Bill before tip$0.00
- Tip (18%)$0.00
- Bill including tip$0.00
- Split between2
- Exact share per person$0.00
- Total collected from group$0.00
- Rounding added to the group$0.00
Calculations are for estimation purposes only. Gratuity customs vary by place, venue and situation. Check whether a service charge is already included on your check before adding a tip.
How the split is worked out
The calculation is deliberately simple so it can be checked by hand. First the tip is a percentage of the pre-tip bill. Then that tip is added to the bill. Finally the combined total is divided by the number of people.
By default the share is shown to the cent. If you turn on whole-dollar rounding, each person's share is rounded up to the next dollar and the small surplus is displayed separately. That surplus stays with the group or the server; the tool does not decide where it goes.
A worked example
With a bill of $86.40 and an 18% tip, the gratuity is $15.55, giving a total of $101.95. Split between two people, each share is $50.98 (the last cent is handled by the group). With three people, each share is $33.98. If whole-dollar rounding is on, three people would each put in $34.00, a $0.05 surplus over the exact total.
Common tipping situations
In the United States, a gratuity is customary in many full-service restaurants, and a range of percentages is commonly used for ordinary table service. Customs differ for counter service, takeout, delivery, large parties and bundled service charges, and they vary between countries. Some establishments add a service charge automatically, in which case adding a second percentage on top would double-count it.
This page does not tell you what you should tip. It only performs arithmetic on the percentage you choose. If a check already lists a gratuity or service charge, enter zero in the tip field and split the printed total instead.
Practical tips for using the tool
- Read the pre-tip total from the check, not the amount after a service charge.
- Decide whether tax should be part of the base; the tool simply uses the number you enter.
- When someone ordered separately, calculate their portion as its own bill.
- Check the number of people before rounding — rounding multiplies across the group.
- If paying by card, keep the exact share; if collecting cash, whole-dollar rounding is usually easier.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tip calculated before or after tax?
On whatever amount you type into the bill field. If you want the tip based on a pre-tax subtotal, enter that subtotal. The tool does not fetch or infer tax.
What happens to the extra cents when I split?
Without rounding, the exact share is shown to two decimals and the group handles any leftover cent. With rounding on, the surplus is shown as "Rounding added to the group".
Can I enter a custom tip percentage?
Yes. Type any value between 0 and 100 into the percentage field, or use one of the quick buttons.
Does the calculator work outside the United States?
The arithmetic works anywhere. The percentage presets reflect commonly used US restaurant figures; enter 0 where gratuities are not customary.
Can I split a bill unevenly?
Not directly. For uneven splits, calculate each person's items as a separate bill and use the tool once per portion.
Is any of this information saved?
No. The calculation happens in your browser and no value is transmitted or stored. See the Privacy Policy.