Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter

Work out a tip and split a bill between any number of people, with optional rounding.

Formula

tip = bill × rate  ·  each = (bill + tip) / people

Tips

  • Tipping norms vary enormously: around 15–20% is customary in the US, 10–15% in the UK, and tipping is unusual or even unwelcome in Japan.
  • Check whether service is already included before adding a tip — many restaurants add 12.5% automatically for larger tables.
  • Rounding each share up is the practical option when people are paying cash and nobody wants to hunt for change.

Frequently asked questions

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Either is accepted. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the stricter reading, since tax is not part of the service. The difference is small, and nobody will comment on it.

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