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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and split the bill between friends, with optional rounding.

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Quick answer: how to calculate a tip

Tip = bill × tip percentage. Total = bill + tip. A 1,250 bill with a 10% tip is 125, a total of 1,375 — 343.75 each for four people.

Overview of the Tip Calculator

The Tip Calculator works out the tip on a restaurant, café or service bill and splits the total between any number of people. Enter the bill, the tip percentage and the number of people, and the result updates as you type. You can round each share up or to the nearest whole amount for easier payment.

It works with any currency. In India, service charge may already be included in the bill — check before adding a tip. Customs differ: 5–10% is common in Indian restaurants, while 15–20% is typical in the US. For splitting fuel costs on a shared trip see the Fuel Cost Calculator.

How We Calculate the Tip

The calculator multiplies, adds and divides.

  1. Tip amount = bill × tip % ÷ 100.
  2. Total with tip = bill + tip amount.
  3. Total per person = total ÷ number of people; tip per person = tip ÷ people.
  4. If you choose rounding, each person's share is rounded up (or to the nearest whole number) and the extra is added to the tip.
tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100   per person = (bill + tip) ÷ people
Worked examples (calculated with this tool)
Bill, tip, peopleTipTotalPer person
1,250 at 10%, 4 people1251,375343.75
2,400 at 15%, 3 people, rounded up3602,760920
850 at 5%, 2 people, rounded42892446
100 at 20%, 1 person20120120
Tip amounts at common percentages
Bill5%10%15%18%20%
50025507590100
100050100150180200
150075150225270300
2000100200300360400
50002505007509001000

Tipping Etiquette

  • Check whether a service charge is already on the bill — if so, an extra tip is optional.
  • Tip on the pre-tax amount if you prefer; many people tip on the total.
  • For poor service, a lower tip is fine, but consider speaking to the manager.
  • Tip in cash if you want the money to reach the staff directly.
  • Customs vary widely by country, so check local norms when travelling.

Tip Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill by the tip percentage. 10% of 1,250 is 125.

How much should I tip?

Customs vary: 5–10% is common in India when no service charge is included; 15–20% in the US.

How do I split a bill with a tip?

Add the tip to the bill and divide the total by the number of people. The calculator does it automatically.

How do I calculate a 15% tip quickly?

Find 10% by moving the decimal point one place, then add half of that. 15% of 840 is 84 + 42 = 126.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Either is acceptable; tipping on the pre-tax amount is slightly less. Use whichever you prefer as the bill amount.

What if a service charge is included?

Then an extra tip is optional. You can set the tip to 0 to just split the bill.

What does rounding do?

It rounds each person's share up (or to the nearest whole amount) and adds the difference to the tip, so everyone pays a round number.

Does it work in rupees?

Yes — it works with any currency, because it only does percentages.

Can I split unevenly?

This tool splits equally. For uneven splits, calculate each person's bill separately.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything runs in your browser.

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