How to split a bill
Add the tip or service charge to the bill, then divide by the number of people: share = bill × (1 + tip %) ÷ people. For a bill of 86.40 with an 18% tip and 3 people, the total is 101.95 and each share is about 33.98.
The calculator works in any currency. The total with tip is rounded to the nearest cent. If the tip or service charge is already on the bill, enter 0.
When the total doesn’t divide evenly
The result shows two ways to handle the leftover cents:
- Everyone pays the same: each share is rounded up to the cent, the whole unit or 5 units. The small extra can go toward the tip or to whoever paid the bill.
- Exact split: some people pay one cent more so the shares add up to exactly the total. For 101.95 split 3 ways, 1 person pays 33.99 and 2 people pay 33.98.
Tip amounts on common bills
| Bill | 15% tip | 18% tip | 20% tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00 | 7.50 | 9.00 | 10.00 |
| 100.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 20.00 |
| 150.00 | 22.50 | 27.00 | 30.00 |
| 200.00 | 30.00 | 36.00 | 40.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Should the tip be on the amount before or after tax?
Either is common. The calculator applies the percentage to the bill total you enter, so enter the amount before tax if you want to tip on that, and add the tax to the bill total afterwards.
What if someone ordered a lot more?
This calculator splits evenly. Take that person’s extra items off the bill first and let them pay for those, then split the rest.
How much should I tip?
It depends on the country. In the US, 15 to 20 percent is common for table service. In many other places a service charge is already included in the bill, or tipping is not expected.