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Tip Calculator
Enter a bill amount, a tip percent, and how many people split it to see the tip, total, and amount each person pays.
Tip on a $60.00 bill at 18%, split by 3?
The tip is $10.80 — split 3 ways, each person pays $23.60.
- Tip = 60 × 0.18 = $10.80.
- Total = $60.00 + $10.80 = $70.80 — split by 3, $23.60 each.
How to use this tip calculator
- Enter the bill amount.
- Enter the tip percent and how many people are splitting.
- Read the large figure: the total including tip, with each person's share alongside.
What a tip calculator is
A tip calculator works out a gratuity on a restaurant bill or a service charge, and then divides the total between the people paying. You enter the bill, the tip percentage and how many people are splitting it, and it returns the tip amount, the total with tip, and the amount each person pays.
Tipping customs and expected percentages differ by country, type of service and local practice, and this calculator does not suggest a rate — it applies whatever percentage you choose. Splitting raises a rounding question too, since a total may not divide to the exact cent; the per-person figure is shown to the cent so everyone can see their share.
Reading the receipt
The paper receipt under the result restates the whole calculation the way it would appear at the table. The first line is the bill you entered, the highlighted line is the tip at the percent you chose, and the bold line is the total. The stamped box at the foot divides that total by the number of people splitting, so each person's share is printed on the receipt itself.
The formulas
Tip amount
Tip amount = bill × (percent ÷ 100)
Multiply the bill by the tip percent divided by 100. At a $60.00 bill and 18%, the tip amount is $10.80.
Total
Total = bill + tip amount
Add the tip to the bill to get the total including tip: $60.00 + $10.80 = $70.80.
Per person
Per person = total ÷ people splitting
Divide the total — tip included — by the number of people. Split three ways, the default total of $70.80 comes to $23.60 each.
Examples
| Example | Bill | Tip | People | Tip amount | Total | Each pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner for three | $60.00 | 18% | 3 | $10.80 | $70.80 | $23.60 |
| Single bill | $85.00 | 20% | 1 | $17.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Split for two | $42.50 | 15% | 2 | $6.38 | $48.88 | $24.44 |
Three mistakes people make with tips
Dividing the bill before adding the tip
Splitting first and tipping afterwards muddles who owes what. Add the tip to the full bill first, then divide the total — that way the shares add back up to the total with tip.
Tipping on a figure you did not mean to
A tip is often worked out on the bill before tax, but customs vary and some people use the total. Decide which figure your tip is based on before you calculate — the calculator applies the percent to the bill amount you enter.
Forgetting the tip covers the whole bill
The percentage applies to the entire bill, not to each person's share separately. Work it out once on the full bill, then split — splitting first and tipping each share only matches when the bill divides perfectly evenly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage divided by 100, then add the tip to the bill. For a $60 bill at 18%, $60 × 0.18 = $10.80, and $60 + $10.80 = $70.80.
What is 18% on a $60 bill split three ways?
The tip is $10.80 and the total is $70.80. Each person pays $23.60.
What is 20% on an $85 bill?
The tip is $17.00 and the total is $102.00.
What is 15% on a $42.50 bill split two ways?
The tip is $6.38, the total is $48.88, and each person pays $24.44.
Does the calculator suggest a tip percentage?
No. It applies the percentage you enter. Customary rates depend on your location and the type of service, so choose the figure you intend to pay.
Does it handle uneven splits?
It divides the total evenly and shows each share to the cent. If the total does not divide exactly, the shares may differ by a cent — it does not track who ordered what.
Privacy and important information
This calculator runs entirely in your browser: your numbers are never sent to a server, stored, or shared. It is a calculation aid for tips and bill splitting, not financial advice.
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