Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip, total bill and per-person amounts without choosing a currency.
How to calculate a tip
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage and set the number of people. All amounts use your own currency; the dollar examples below illustrate the same calculation.
Tip = Bill amount × Tip percentage / 100. For a $50 bill at 20%, the tip is $10 and the total is $60.
Common tip percentages
The 10%, 15%, 18%, 20% and 25% buttons are shortcuts, not rules. You can also enter a custom percentage. On a $50 bill, these choices give tips of $5, $7.50, $9, $10 and $12.50 respectively.
For other percentage calculations, use the Percentage Calculator.
How much should you tip?
Consider the country, type of service and situation. Check the bill for an included gratuity or service charge before adding more, and ask the business if you are unsure what a charge covers.
Tipping in the United States
Tipping is common in many US service settings. For sit-down restaurant service, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is a common guideline. Other services can use different customs or fixed amounts; no single percentage fits every situation.
How to split a bill with a tip
Add the tip to the bill, then divide that total by the number of people. A $100 bill with a 20% tip totals $120; split equally between four people, that is $30 each.
The calculator shows the tip, total bill, tip per person and total per person. Splitting is equal; it does not assign individual orders.
Rounding and discounts
The tip and total are rounded to two decimal places. Per-person displays are rounded independently, so distributing actual payments may require adjusting a final cent.
To work out a reduced price separately, use the Discount Calculator. Whether to tip on the original or discounted amount depends on the context.
Practical example
The tool adds the selected percentage to the entered bill and divides the total equally. It does not allocate different dishes or expenses to different people.
For a bill of 80 with a 15% tip, the tip is 12 and the total is 92. Split between four people, each pays 23 in the same currency as the bill.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I enter a pre-tax subtotal?
The displayed total includes that subtotal and tip, not an additional tax amount. Add the tax separately before dividing the final payment among people.
How can I estimate a 15% or 20% tip mentally?
Find 10% by dividing the bill by ten, then add half that amount. For a bill of 50, add 5 and 2.50 to get 7.50; double the 10% amount for a 20% tip of 10.
Can I divide the bill among a fractional number of people?
No. The people field requires a whole number of at least one. Use separate calculations if people need unequal shares.
Can I use the calculator with no additional tip?
Yes, enter 0% to divide the entered bill without adding a tip. This can help when you have already included the desired gratuity in that amount.