Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and split the bill between friends. Runs in your browser.
About this tip calculator
This tip calculator works out the tip on a bill and splits the total between any number of people. Enter the bill, pick a percentage and the head count, and you get the tip, the total and each person's share.
It's made for the end of a group dinner, when someone is doing sums on a phone at the table. You can tip on the amount before tax, round the total or each share up to a whole number, and see what 10% to 25% would come to at a glance.
When a bill doesn't divide evenly, it tells you exactly who pays the extra cent, so the shares always add up to the total. Any currency works, and nothing is sent anywhere.
Features
Tip and split together
Tip amount, total with tip, each person's share and the tip per person, all updating as you type.
Four rounding modes
Exact, round the tip, round the total or round each share up, to the nearest 0.05, 0.25, 1, 5, 10, 50 or 100.
Tip before tax
Enter the tax line from the receipt and the tip is worked out on the pre-tax amount.
Even to the cent
Splits are done in whole cents. If 115.00 split three ways leaves a cent over, one person pays 38.34 and two pay 38.33.
Rate comparison table
Tip, total and share at 10%, 12%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22% and 25% for your bill.
Copy the split
One tap copies a short summary to paste into a group chat.
How to use the tip calculator
- 1Enter the bill amount and choose a tip percentage.
- 2Set how many people are splitting, and tip before tax if you like.
- 3Pick a rounding option and read the tip, total and each person's share.
When to use it
Group dinners
Six friends, one bill. Round each share up to a whole number so nobody needs coins.
Paying cash
Round the total up to the next 5 or 10 and see the tip that leaves.
Travel
Switch the currency and step size for yen, rupees or taka, where small coins are rare.
Delivery and services
Work out a fair tip for a delivery, a taxi or a haircut in seconds.
How do you calculate a tip?
Tip = bill × tip % ÷ 100. On an 86.40 bill, an 18% tip is 86.40 × 0.18 = 15.55, so the total is 101.95. Split three ways, that's 33.98 each, with one person paying 33.99 to cover the last cent.
For mental math, find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left, then build from there. On 86.40, 10% is 8.64, 5% is half that (4.32), and 20% is double (17.28).
Should you tip before or after tax?
Etiquette guides usually say to tip on the pre-tax amount, because tax isn't part of the service. In practice many people tip on the full total because it's quicker, and on a typical bill the gap is small.
On a 100 bill that includes 8 of tax, 18% before tax is 16.56 and 18% after tax is 18.00. Tick "Tip on the amount before tax" and enter the tax line to use the stricter method.
How much should you tip?
There's no single answer, because customs differ by country and by service. In the United States, 15% to 20% at a sit-down restaurant is widely treated as normal. In many European countries, rounding up or adding around 5% to 10% is common. In Japan, tipping at restaurants isn't customary.
Many restaurants add a service charge to the bill, especially for larger groups. Check the receipt first. If service is already included, an extra tip is optional.
Which rounding option should you use?
Round each share when everyone pays separately in cash: each person's amount goes up to the next whole unit and the extra becomes tip. Round the total when one person pays and wants a clean number. Round the tip when you want the bill itself untouched but a neat tip.
Rounding always goes up, never down, so the server never gets less than the percentage you chose. The calculator shows the new effective tip rate after rounding.
Why use Mavros
| Mavros | Typical upload sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Split | Exact to the cent, with who pays the extra | Rounded share that doesn't add up |
| Rounding | Tip, total or each share, any step | None or whole dollars only |
| Tip before tax | Yes, from the receipt's tax line | Rarely |
| Rate table | Seven common rates for your bill | One rate at a time |
| Currency | 15 currencies, correct decimals | Dollars only |
| Ads and sign-up | None | Pop-ups between inputs |
Tips
- Check for a service charge on the receipt before tipping. It's easy to tip twice by accident.
- In cash, round each share up to the nearest note. It saves a hunt for coins and the extra goes to the staff.
- If one person had much more, split the shared part here and add their extras on top.
- Paying in a foreign currency? Check the amount in your own money with the currency converter.
- For quick percentages outside a restaurant, the percentage calculator handles any "what is X% of Y" question.
- Can't agree who pays? Let the random picker choose.
Questions
How do I calculate a 20% tip?
Find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left, then double it. On a 45 bill, 10% is 4.50, so a 20% tip is 9.00 and the total is 54.00.
How much is an 18% tip on 100?
An 18% tip on 100 is 18, making the total 118. Split between two people, each pays 59.
Should I tip on the total before or after tax?
Before tax is the usual etiquette, since tax isn't part of the service. Tipping on the full total is common too and only adds a little. The calculator supports both.
How do I split a bill with a tip?
Add the tip to the bill, then divide by the number of people. A 90 bill with a 20% tip is 108, so four people pay 27 each.
What if the bill doesn't divide evenly?
The calculator works in cents and tells you who pays one cent more. For 100 split three ways, one person pays 33.34 and two pay 33.33, so the total is exactly 100.
What does rounding each share do?
It raises every person's share to the next whole unit you choose, such as the next 1 or 5. The extra money becomes tip, and the new tip percentage is shown.
Is a service charge the same as a tip?
Often, yes. A service charge is a tip the restaurant adds for you. If it's on the receipt, you don't need to add a full tip on top.
Does it work in other currencies?
Yes. Pick from 15 currencies. Amounts use each currency's normal decimals, so yen has none, and taka and rupees use lakh grouping.