How do I split a bill with tip?

Enter the total bill amount, select your tip percentage, then set the number of people. The calculator divides the total (bill + tip) evenly among everyone and shows each person's share.

What is the round-up option?

Round-up rounds each person's share up to the nearest dollar, making cash payments simpler and ensuring the server always receives at least the calculated tip amount.

Is this tip calculator free?

Yes. The tip calculator is completely free with no signup, no download, and no ads blocking the results. It runs entirely in your browser.

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Q: How much should I tip at a restaurant?

The standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20% for good service. 18% is commonly considered the baseline for acceptable service, 20%+ for great service, and 25% or more for exceptional service.

Calculate tips instantly and split any bill evenly. Choose preset percentages or enter your own, with optional per-person round-up.

Bill Details

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage

Split Between

Round up per person

Results

Tipping Guide by Service

Restaurant

15–25%

Based on service quality

Bar / Drinks

15–20%

or $1–2 per drink

Food Delivery

15–20%

min $3 suggested

Taxi / Rideshare

10–20%

15% standard

Hair / Nails

15–25%

Owner ≈ 20%

Hotel Housekeeping

$2–5/night

Leave daily

How to Use the Tip Calculator

1. Enter your bill amount in the Bill Amount field (before tip).

2. Choose a tip percentage — use one of the quick presets (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or tap "Custom" to enter any percentage.

3. Use the +/− buttons to set the number of people splitting the bill.

4. Toggle Round Up to round each person's share to the nearest dollar — handy for cash payments.

Results update instantly as you type.

About This Calculator

The Tip Calculator computes the tip amount and total bill for any combination of bill size, tip percentage, and number of diners. The formula is simple:

Tip = Bill × (Tip% ÷ 100)

Total = Bill + Tip

When splitting, each person's share = Total ÷ People. The round-up option applies Math.ceil() to each person's share, so everyone pays a whole dollar amount and the server always receives at least the calculated tip.

All calculations happen instantly in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

Tipping Etiquette

Restaurants: 15% minimum, 18–20% for good service, 25%+ for exceptional. Tip on the pre-tax subtotal, or post-tax — either is fine.
Buffets & counter service: Tipping is optional but appreciated (10% is generous).
Bad service: Tip the server anyway — they may not control food speed. Speak to a manager about serious issues rather than withholding the tip.
Group discounts/coupons: Tip on the original price before the discount, not the reduced total.
International travel: Tipping customs vary widely — research the local norm before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

The standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20%. 18% is generally the baseline for acceptable service, 20% for good service, and 25%+ for exceptional. Never tip below 15% unless the service was genuinely problematic — and even then, consider speaking to a manager instead.

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

Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the post-tax total is increasingly common and completely acceptable — the difference on a $60 bill at 8% tax is about $1. Either approach is fine; just be consistent.

What does "Round Up" do?

Round Up rounds each person's share up to the nearest whole dollar. This makes cash payments easier and ensures the server receives at least the calculated tip. For example, if each person owes $23.40, Round Up makes it $24.00 each — no change needed.

Should I tip on a takeout order?

Tipping on takeout is optional but appreciated. 10% is considered generous for a pickup order where no table service is provided. For delivery orders, 15–20% (or a minimum of $3–$5) is standard, especially if the driver traveled a significant distance.

How do I split a bill unequally (some people ordered more)?

This calculator divides the bill evenly. For unequal splits, calculate each person's individual subtotal first, then use this calculator per person (enter their subtotal as the bill and set "people" to 1) to find their tip share. Add those together for each person's total.

Tip Calculator

How to Use the Tip Calculator

About This Calculator

Tipping Etiquette

Frequently Asked Questions

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