Tip Calculator
Bill in, tip percentage tapped, split set — tip, total and per-person amounts, instantly.
The end of a group dinner is nobody's best math moment. This tip calculator settles it in three taps: enter the bill, tap a tip percentage — 15, 18, 20, 25 or your own number — and set how many people are splitting. You get the tip amount, the grand total, each person's share, and each person's slice of the tip, all updating live as the numbers change.
The preset percentages follow current US customs: 15% reads as adequate, 18–20% is the standard for table service, and 25% says the service was genuinely great. The custom field covers everything else — different countries, delivery drivers, or that group consensus of "let's just do 22". Everything runs in your browser, so it works on your phone at the table with a flaky connection. Curious what percentage a suggested tip on a receipt actually is? The percentage calculator answers "X is what percent of Y" in one line.
How to use the Tip Calculator
- Enter the bill amount from the receipt.
- Tap a tip percentage — or type a custom one.
- Set how many people are splitting the bill.
- Read the tip, total, and per-person amounts. Adjust anything and the numbers follow.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette guides say pre-tax is perfectly proper, though many people tip on the total for simplicity since the difference is small. Enter whichever amount matches your preference — the calculator doesn't mind.
What's a normal tip in the US right now?
18–20% for sit-down service is the mainstream standard, 15% for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional. Counter service is discretionary (often $1–2 or 10%), and delivery typically runs 15–20% with a reasonable minimum for small orders.
How does splitting handle uneven amounts?
The per-person figure is the total divided evenly, rounded to the cent. For a real-world even settle-up, one person typically covers the odd cents — or round each share up and the extra becomes tip.
What if a service charge is already on the bill?
A mandatory service charge or "auto-gratuity" (common for large parties) generally replaces the tip. Check the receipt first; if it's there, set the custom tip to 0 and just use the split, or add a small extra only if you want to.
Does this work outside the US?
The math works anywhere; the presets are US norms. Use the custom field for local customs — around 10% in much of Europe where service isn't included, and no tip at all in countries like Japan where it can even be refused.