How to use the tip calculator
- Enter the bill amount.
- Enter the tip percentage.
- Enter the number of people sharing the bill.
- Turn on round up if you want the total rounded up to a whole amount.
- Read the tip, the total and the amount per person.
How it works
- Tip = bill × tip %.
- Total = bill + tip.
- Per person = total ÷ people.
- With rounding, the total is rounded up to the next whole unit before it is split, and the tip is the difference from the bill.
Worked examples
- $80 bill, 18%, 2 people: tip $14.40, total $94.40, $47.20 each.
- $80 bill, 18%, 3 people with rounding: $94.40 rounds up to a total of $95, a tip of $15 and about $31.67 each.
- $120 bill, 10%, 4 people: tip $12, total $132, $33 each.
Tipping around the world
Customs vary widely. In some countries tipping is expected and makes up a large part of service workers’ income; in others a small rounding up is normal; and in some, a service charge is included or tipping isn’t customary. The default percentage on each site version is only a starting point. When travelling, check local guidance.
Splitting fairly
Splitting equally is simplest, but not always fair if people ordered very differently. For uneven orders, add up each person’s items, then apply the same tip percentage to each subtotal. You can run the calculator once per person with one person each.
Tips
- Check for an included service charge before adding a tip.
- Tip on the pre-tax amount if you prefer; enter it as the bill.
- Round up for simplicity when paying in cash.
- Agree on the split before the bill arrives to avoid awkwardness.
Using it for budgeting
Tips add up. If you eat out or use delivery services often, include tips in your budget as part of the cost. The budget planner can track dining out as a regular expense, tip included.
Tips on card payments
When paying by card, the terminal may suggest tip percentages or ask whether to add a tip before or after tax. The suggested amounts are just options; you can usually choose a custom amount. Check that the total matches what you intended before confirming, and keep the receipt.
Limitations
The calculator applies one percentage to the whole bill and splits it evenly. Itemised splits, taxes and service charges must be handled manually.