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Tip and bill split calculator

Splitting a restaurant bill fairly gets complicated fast with tax, tip, and an uneven number of people. This page covers the calculation logic before you use the calculator.

The basic split calculation

Add tax and tip to the subtotal first, then divide the total by the number of people—dividing the subtotal alone and adding tip separately per person can introduce rounding errors across a group.

Handling uneven splits

If people ordered very different amounts, consider splitting by what each person actually ordered instead of an even split—tally each person's items, then apply proportional tax and tip to their share.

Calculate with the tool

Enter the bill total, tip percentage, and number of people into the restaurant variant of the tip calculator to get an even per-person total instantly, including tax and tip.

Who this guide is for

Groups dining out or sharing travel costs who want fair splits without mental math.

Best practices for tip and bill split calculator

Round fairly when splitting bills—communicate tip percent to the table before anyone pays individually. Use examples as study material; verify numbers and policies with primary sources when money or law is involved. Start from the search intent on this page—not a generic template—so your profile, post, or plan matches what people expect when they land here.

FAQ

Should tip be calculated on the pre-tax or post-tax total?

Convention varies, but calculating tip on the pre-tax subtotal is the more traditional and widely accepted approach.

What's a standard tip percentage?

15–20% is common in the US for standard table service; adjust based on local norms and service quality.

How do I split a bill unevenly?

Tally each person's items separately, then apply a proportional share of tax and tip to each person's subtotal.

Does the calculator round to the nearest cent?

Yes—results are shown to two decimal places to match standard currency formatting.

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