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Tip Calculator – Work Out the Tip and Split the Bill

Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and the number of people to see the tip, the total and what each person pays. Round each share up for easy cash payments, and check common tip amounts at a glance.

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How to use the tip calculator

  1. Enter the bill amount.
  2. Set the tip percentage with the slider or type it in.
  3. Enter the number of people sharing the bill.
  4. Tick Round each share up if you want whole amounts.

You’ll see the tip, the total with tip and what each person pays. The table underneath shows 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22% and 25% for the same bill.

The tip formulas

Tip = Bill × Tip % ÷ 100
Each person pays = (Bill + Tip) ÷ Number of people

Worked example

Dinner for two costs $80 and you leave 18%:

  • Tip = 80 × 18 ÷ 100 = $14.40
  • Total = $80 + $14.40 = $94.40
  • Each person pays $47.20

With rounding on, each person pays $48 and the tip becomes $16.

Quick mental maths

  • 10%: move the decimal point one place left ($80 → $8).
  • 20%: double the 10% figure ($16).
  • 15%: 10% plus half of it ($8 + $4 = $12).

Tipping customs around the world

RegionRestaurantsNotes
United States, Canada15–20%Servers often rely on tips
United Kingdom10–12.5%Check for an included service charge
Western Europe5–10% or round upService is often included
South Africa10–15%Car guards and petrol attendants are tipped too
Kenya, Nigeria5–10%A service charge may already be on the bill
Indiaabout 10%Check for a service charge

These are general customs, not rules. Tip what feels right for the service.

Tipping for other services

Tips aren’t just for restaurants. In the US it is common to tip food delivery drivers 15% to 20% (or a few dollars on small orders), taxi and ride-share drivers 15% to 20%, hairdressers 15% to 20%, and hotel housekeeping a few dollars per night. Coffee counters and takeaway are optional. When in doubt, ask a local — customs differ from city to city.

Splitting unevenly

If one person ordered much more, an even split may not feel fair. Work out each person’s share of the bill first, then apply the same tip percentage to each share. The tip calculator can do this one person at a time: enter that person’s items as the bill and 1 as the number of people.

When the bill has tax

In the US, add sales tax to the price with the sales tax calculator. In the UK and Europe prices usually include VAT — the VAT calculator shows the tax inside a price. For other percentage questions, try the percentage calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide by 100. An 18% tip on $80 is 80 × 18 ÷ 100 = $14.40, making the total $94.40.

How much should I tip in the US?

At sit-down restaurants in the US, 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill is customary, with 18% to 20% common for good service. Bars, delivery, taxis and hair salons usually get 15% to 20% as well.

Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?

Etiquette guides usually say to tip on the pre-tax amount, but many people tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is small — on an $80 bill with 8% tax, it is about $1.15 at 18%.

How do tips work in the UK and Europe?

Service is often included, especially in the UK where a 12.5% service charge is common — check the bill. Where it isn’t, 10% is usual in the UK and much of Europe, and rounding up is common in Germany and Austria.

How do I split a bill evenly?

Add the tip to the bill, then divide by the number of people. With rounding on, each share is rounded up to a whole amount and the extra goes to the tip.

What about tipping in Africa?

Customs vary. In South Africa about 10% to 15% is usual in restaurants; in Kenya and Nigeria a service charge may already be added, and 5% to 10% is a common extra for good service. Check the bill first.

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