Tip Calculator
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Type the bill, the tip percentage and the number of people. The tool shows the tip, the total and each person’s share.
How to use it
- Type the bill amount.
- Type the tip as a percentage.
- Type how many people are sharing. Leave it at 1 if you are paying alone.
The formula
- Tip = bill × tip % ÷ 100
- Total = bill + tip
- Each person pays = total ÷ number of people
Example: a bill of 84.00 with an 18% tip, split between 4 people. Tip = 84 × 18 ÷ 100 = 15.12. Total = 99.12. Each person pays 99.12 ÷ 4 = 24.78.
Working out a tip in your head
- 10%: move the decimal point one place left. 10% of 84.00 is 8.40.
- 20%: double the 10% figure. 16.80.
- 15%: take 10% and add half of it. 8.40 + 4.20 = 12.60.
Tipping differs by country
Tipping customs vary widely. In the United States, tips make up a large part of restaurant servers’ pay and 15% to 20% is customary for table service. In many European countries a service charge is already included in prices or added to the bill, and people round up or leave a small amount. In Japan, tipping is not customary. Check the local practice when you travel, and check the bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
Limits
- The split is equal. It does not handle people who ordered different amounts.
- Amounts are rounded to two decimal places, so shares can differ from the total by a cent.
- No currency symbol is shown. The maths is the same in any currency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a 15% tip?
Multiply the bill by 0.15. On a bill of 50, a 15% tip is 7.50 and the total is 57.50.
How do I split a bill with the tip included?
Type the number of people. The tool divides the total, including the tip, equally and shows what each person pays.
Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?
Customs differ. Etiquette guides in the United States generally describe tipping on the pre-tax amount. Type whichever amount you want the tip based on.