Tip Calculator
This tip calculator turns a bill and a tip percent into the tip, the total, and an even per-person split.
How to use
- Enter the bill. Use the pre-tax subtotal or the after-tax total, whichever you tip on.
- Pick 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, or 25%, or type a custom percent.
- Set the party size to split the tip and the total evenly.
Formula
Tip = bill × tip percent ÷ 100. Total = bill + tip. Tip per person = tip ÷ party size, and total per person = total ÷ party size. Amounts display to the nearest cent.
Example. An $86.40 bill at 20% is a $17.28 tip and a $103.68 total. Split two ways, each person pays $51.84.
Frequently asked questions
How is the tip amount calculated?
Tip amount is bill × tip percent ÷ 100. A $86.40 bill at 20% is $17.28. Total bill is the original amount plus that tip. Nothing else (tax, service fees, or delivery) is added unless you already included it in the bill field.
What tip percent should I use?
In the U.S., 15–20% is a common sit-down range, with 18–20% typical for good table service and 22–25% for exceptional service. Counter service, takeout, and delivery often use a smaller percent or a flat amount. Local customs and posted service charges vary—use a preset or type a custom percent.
How does splitting the bill work?
Party size must be a whole number of 1 or more. Tip per person is the tip divided by that count; total per person is the tipped total divided by that count. The split is even. If you want an uneven split, run the calculator twice with each person’s share of the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or after-tax amount?
Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal; others tip on the total including tax. This calculator uses whatever number you enter as the bill. Enter the pre-tax amount to tip on food and drink only, or the after-tax total if that is your habit.
Can I enter a custom tip percent?
Yes. Use the preset buttons for 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, or 25%, or type any percent in Custom tip—including 0% to see an even split of the bill with no tip, or a number like 12.5.
Is my bill stored or uploaded?
No. All math runs in your browser. Quick Tools does not create an account, save the bill, or send numbers to a server.
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