Free restaurant calculator

Tip Calculator

Calculate a tip, split the total, and see each person's share before the check reaches the table.

Tip amount
Bill split
Round total
Per-person share

Tip result

Per person

Each person pays $50.70

Tip amount: $16.90
Total bill: $101.40
Tip per person: $8.45
Bill before tip per person: $42.25
Effective tip: 20%
Rounded extra: $0.00

How to calculate a tip

Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage. For a 20% tip on an $80 bill, multiply 80 by 0.20 to get a $16 tip.

If you want a faster mental check, move the decimal one place to find 10%, then double it for 20%. The calculator is useful when the bill has cents, a large group is splitting, or you want to round the final total cleanly.

How to split a restaurant bill

Add the tip to the bill total, then divide by the number of people paying. This calculator also shows the tip share and pre-tip share separately.

For equal splits, enter the number of people paying. For uneven splits, use the result as a quick baseline, then adjust manually for meals, drinks, appetizers, or shared items that only some people ordered.

Should you tip before or after tax?

People commonly tip on either the pre-tax subtotal or the final bill amount. This simple calculator uses the bill amount you enter, so use the subtotal if you prefer to tip before tax.

Receipt situationWhat to checkPractical approach

Pre-tax subtotal shownWhether tax is listed separately.Enter the subtotal if you prefer to tip before tax.

Automatic gratuityWhether the receipt already includes a staff gratuity.Avoid double-tipping by accident unless you intend to add extra.

Service or delivery feeWhether the fee goes to staff, delivery, platform, or the business.Read the wording before deciding on an additional tip.

Group splitWhether everyone ordered similar amounts.Use equal split as a baseline, then adjust for uneven orders.

If a receipt already includes a service charge, automatic gratuity, delivery fee, or resort-style fee, read the receipt carefully before adding another tip. Some charges go to staff and some do not, so the wording matters.

When rounding helps

Rounding can make a split easier when several people are paying with cash or when one person is collecting payments from a group. Rounding to the next dollar keeps the math simple without changing the effective tip much on most normal checks.

If you round to the next $5 or $10, check the effective tip row. Larger rounding jumps can quietly turn a normal tip into a much higher tip, especially on a smaller bill.

Common tipping mistakes

Common mistakes include tipping on the wrong total by accident, forgetting an automatic gratuity, splitting the bill before adding the tip, or assuming tipping customs are the same in every country. When traveling, check the local norm before applying a U.S.-style percentage.