Bill splitting
Split a bill fairly and settle the tip in seconds
Dinner math should not be a group project. The tip calculator computes the tip, the total, and every persons share instantly, right in your browser.
Settle the bill in four steps
Enter the numbers once and everyone knows exactly what to pay.
Enter the bill total
Open the tip calculator and enter the total as printed on the check.
Choose the tip percentage
Use 15 to 20 percent where tipping is customary, or enter a custom percentage.
Set the number of people
Enter how many people are splitting the bill.
Read the shares
Check the tip, the grand total, and the per-person amount, then round up slightly for cash.
Ways to handle the check
The right method depends on the group and the orders.
Even split with tip
The tip calculator divides the total by the number of people, the standard for shared meals.
Best when dishes are sharedProportional split
Each person pays for their own items plus a fair share of tax and tip, computable with the percentage calculator.
Best when orders differ a lotSeparate checks
Ask the restaurant to bill separately. Convenient, but not every venue offers it and it slows service.
Best for large groupsRounding without awkwardness
Per-person shares rarely end in whole numbers. Round each share up to the nearest easy amount and let the difference go to the tip; the total then covers the bill and everyone pays a clean number. The calculator gives the exact base share to round from.
When orders differ
For very uneven orders, an even split is unfair. Sum each persons items, then apply the same tip percentage and split the tax proportionally. The percentage calculator keeps the proportional math exact.
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Settle the bill right now
Open the tip calculator, enter the total, and see the fair share for everyone in seconds.
Open Tip CalculatorWhy bill math goes wrong at the table
- Mental math errors compound when tips and splits mix
- Rounding disagreements delay payment and embarrass guests
- Automatic gratuity is double-tipped by accident
- Phone calculators mishandle percentages and decimal places
Fair settlement practices
- Agree on the method before the check arrives
- Round per-person shares up and add the difference to the tip
- Verify any automatic gratuity before tipping again
- Keep the calculation visible so everyone can confirm it
Frequently asked questions
Should the tip be on the pre-tax or total amount?
Custom varies; many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Enter the amount you tip on into the tip calculator and add tax separately when reviewing the check.
How do I split fairly when orders differ?
Total each persons items, apply the tip percentage to the whole subtotal, and divide the tax proportionally. For exact proportional shares, the percentage calculator helps.
What is the standard tip percentage?
In the United States, 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax total is customary for table service. In many other countries service is included and a small round-up is plenty.
Is there a way to include rounding in the split?
The calculator shows the exact per-person share; rounding each share up to the nearest whole amount and adding the difference to the tip is the cleanest way to settle in cash.
Settlement math stays on your device
The tip calculator works entirely in your browser. Bill amounts and tip percentages are processed locally and never sent to a server or stored anywhere.
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