How to Use
Enter your bill amount, then tap a quick-select button (15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom tip percentage. Enter the number of people splitting the bill. All results update instantly. "Per Person" shows each person's total share including their portion of the tip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tip amount = bill × tip percentage / 100. Total = bill + tip. Per person = total / number of people. The calculator updates instantly as you type.
In the United States, standard tipping for restaurant servers is 15-20% for adequate service and 20-25% for excellent service. Bartenders typically receive $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab. Delivery drivers typically receive 10-20% with a minimum of $2-5 depending on distance.
Custom varies, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically correct. In practice, most people tip on the full bill including tax since the difference is small. This calculator lets you enter whichever amount you prefer.
This calculator splits the total evenly. For uneven splits, round each person's share to the nearest dollar and adjust the final person's share to make up the difference.
Enter the bill amount and desired tip percentage. The calculator shows the exact tip, then round up or down to make the total a round number for easier payment.
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