Tip Calculator
Enter your bill total and tip percentage below, and this tip calculator instantly splits the total, including gratuity, among everyone at the table.
About
About Tip Calculator
A tip calculator takes care of the gratuity math and the group split at the same time, which is exactly the combination that turns into a frustrating end-of-meal moment when everyone's trying to do it in their head. Enter the bill and a percentage, and this tool handles both calculations together, no awkward pause at the table.
There's a real debate worth knowing about: whether to calculate a tip on the pre-tax subtotal or the full post-tax total. Tipping etiquette generally leans toward the pre-tax subtotal as the technically correct baseline, though calculating on the full total is common too and just means a slightly more generous tip, neither is wrong exactly.
Standard tipping percentage ranges fifteen to twenty percent for solid sit-down restaurant service in most of the US, with twenty percent or higher reserved for genuinely exceptional service. Delivery tipping runs a bit different, typically ten to twenty percent depending on distance, weather, and order size.
Enter your bill subtotal, pick a standard percentage or enter a custom one, and set how many people are splitting it. The tool calculates the tip amount, the grand total, and exactly what each person owes, instantly.
Fully usable on a phone at the table, which is really the whole point, this isn't something you'd want to pull out a laptop for. Your bill details and group totals never leave your browser.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical tip percentage for restaurant service in the US?
Fifteen to twenty percent of the pre-tax bill is standard for decent sit-down service, with twenty percent or above generally reserved for exceptional service.
Should the tip be calculated before or after sales tax?
Etiquette generally favors calculating on the pre-tax subtotal, though calculating on the post-tax total is common too, it just results in a somewhat more generous tip either way.
How does the split handle amounts that don't divide evenly?
The calculator rounds to the nearest cent per person. In practice, groups often round their individual shares up slightly just to make sure the full bill gets covered.
Can I use this for tipping a delivery driver, not just a restaurant?
Yes, delivery tipping is customary too, typically landing somewhere between ten and twenty percent depending on distance, weather conditions, and the size of the order.
Is it normal for a restaurant to add gratuity automatically for a large group?
Yes, many restaurants add an automatic gratuity of 18 to 20 percent for parties of six or more, usually printed right on the check. Check the bill before adding your own tip on top, since tipping twice on the same service is a common mistake.
How do I split a tip fairly when everyone ordered something different?
Itemize each person's order and calculate a tip only on their own subtotal rather than splitting the total tip evenly, since an even split means the person who had a salad ends up subsidizing the person who ordered steak and drinks.
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