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Tip Calculator

Instantly split any bill and calculate the right tip per person — free, private, no sign-up.

Privacy: your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

How to use

  1. 1.Enter your bill amount in dollars.
  2. 2.Choose a tip percentage — tap a quick option (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom value.
  3. 3.Set the number of people, then read the tip, total, and per-person amounts instantly.

About Tip Calculator

The Tip Calculator turns the awkward end-of-meal math into a one-tap answer. Type in your bill, choose a tip percentage, set how many people are splitting the check, and it instantly shows the tip amount, the grand total, and exactly what each person owes — including their share of the tip. Everything runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install, no account to create, and no data ever leaves your device.

How much should you tip? In the United States, the standard for sit-down restaurant service is 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, and 25% or more for exceptional service. For counter service and takeout, a smaller tip of around 10% (or none) is common, since there is no table service involved. Bars often see about $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab, and delivery drivers are typically tipped 10-15% or a $3-5 minimum. Norms vary by country, so these figures are a US-centric baseline rather than a hard rule.

Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? Etiquette experts generally agree that tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is perfectly acceptable, because sales tax is not part of the service your server provided. Many people simply tip on the total shown at the bottom of the check for convenience, which results in a slightly larger tip. This calculator applies your chosen percentage to whatever bill figure you enter, so you stay in control — enter the pre-tax subtotal for a strict tip, or the full total for a rounder number.

Splitting the bill is where the tool saves the most time. Once you set the number of people, it divides the total evenly and shows the per-person figure to two decimal places. Because real currency does not divide perfectly (a $100 bill split three ways is $33.3333… each), the display rounds each share to the nearest cent; in practice one person can absorb the leftover penny, or the group can round up to a clean number and leave the difference as an extra tip. The per-person tip line makes it easy to see how the gratuity alone is shared.

Methodology: the math is deliberately simple and transparent. Tip = bill × (percentage ÷ 100). Total = bill + tip. Per person = total ÷ number of people, and tip per person = tip ÷ number of people. All calculations happen locally the moment you type, with no rounding applied until the numbers are displayed, so the figures you see are accurate to the cent. Whether you are settling a dinner with friends, tipping a delivery order, or double-checking a receipt, the calculator gives you a fast, private, and reliable answer.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard tip percentage?
In the US, 15% is standard for adequate sit-down restaurant service, 18-20% signals good service, and 25% or more rewards exceptional service. Counter service and takeout are usually tipped around 10% or left untipped.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is widely accepted, since sales tax is not part of the service. Many people tip on the post-tax total for convenience, which yields a slightly higher tip. This calculator applies your percentage to whatever bill amount you enter.
How do I split the bill evenly?
Set the number of people and the calculator divides the total evenly, showing what each person owes plus their share of the tip. When the amount does not divide perfectly, each share is rounded to the nearest cent — round up to a clean number or have one person cover the extra penny.

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