How to Use the Tip Calculator
- Enter the bill subtotal and, if you wish, the tax amount.
- Enter the tip percentage.
- Choose whether the tip applies to the pre-tax subtotal or the total.
- Enter how many people are splitting.
- Press Calculate.
Formula
Tip = base × tip % (base = subtotal or subtotal + tax) Total = subtotal + tax + tip Per person = total ÷ people
Example Calculation
On an $85.50 subtotal with no tax listed, an 18% tip is $15.39, making the total $100.89. Split between two people, each pays about $50.45.
What Is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator figures out the gratuity and total for a bill and divides it between people. It saves mental math and helps groups settle up quickly.
Tipping Basics
Tipping norms differ by service: restaurants, delivery, taxis, salons and hotel staff each have conventions, and they change over time. When a service charge is already added, you may not need to tip further.
Tip on Pre-Tax or Post-Tax?
Many people calculate the tip on the pre-tax subtotal because tax is not a service cost. Others tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is small, but you can pick either with the selector.
Tips for Splitting a Bill
- Agree on the tip percentage first.
- Round up so rounding never shortchanges the server.
- For separate items, add each person’s items plus a proportional share of tax and tip.
Common Mistakes
- Adding a tip on top of an automatic service charge without noticing.
- Forgetting alcohol and shared items when splitting.
- Calculating on the total with discounts already applied unintentionally.
Need to back tax out of a price? Use the sales tax calculator.