💵 Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter
Add a tip to your restaurant bill and split it evenly. Set the tip to 0% and it works as a plain split-the-check calculator.
Tip comparison (for the bill and party size above)
How to use the tip calculator
- Choose a currency and enter the bill before tip. Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal; others tip on the total including sales tax. Either is fine — enter whichever amount you want to tip on.
- Tap a tip percentage or type your own, then enter how many people are splitting.
- If each share comes out to something awkward like $38.47, choose a round-up step. You will see how much gets collected and how much is left over (which usually becomes extra tip).
Tip formulas
tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100total = bill + tip,per person = total ÷ peoplerounded share = ⌈per person ÷ step⌉ × step,left over = rounded share × people − total
Mental math shortcuts
10%: move the decimal one place left ($86.40 → $8.64). 20%: double that ($17.28). 15%: 10% plus half of it ($8.64 + $4.32 = $12.96). 18%: take 20% and subtract one-fifth of 10% ($17.28 − $1.73 = $15.55). 22%: 20% plus 2%.
How much to tip in the US (common practice)
Tipping in the US is customary rather than legally required, and expectations vary by city and venue. These are the ranges most etiquette guides quote:
| Service | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15–20% of the pre-tax bill; 20%+ for great service or large groups |
| Bartender | $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab |
| Food delivery | 10–20%, at least a few dollars; more in bad weather |
| Takeout / counter service | Optional; 0–10% is common |
| Hair stylist, barber, nails | 15–20% |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10–20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5 per night |
Before tipping, check the receipt for "gratuity included" or a service charge — restaurants often add 18–20% automatically for parties of six or more. Card terminals that suggest 18/20/25% sometimes calculate on the after-tax total, which nudges the tip up slightly.
Tipping abroad
| Region | Restaurant norm (general) |
|---|---|
| Canada | Similar to the US, 15–20% |
| UK and most of Europe | Service is often included; otherwise around 10% or round up |
| Japan, South Korea | Tipping is generally not expected; some places add a service charge |
| Southeast Asia tourist areas | Not required, small tips appreciated; check if service charge is included |
Tip percentages are custom, not law, and the descriptions above are general guidance — local practice varies. This calculator does not convert currencies.