Tip Split Calculator
Compute tip and split a restaurant bill evenly among diners.
Result
Per person
$25.20
Total: $100.80 ÷ 4.
- Subtotal$80.00
- Tax$6.40
- Tip$14.40
- Total$100.80
- Per person$25.20
Step-by-step
- Tax = 80 × 0.08 = $6.40.
- Tip (on subtotal) = 80 × 0.18 = $14.40.
- Total = $100.80; per person = $100.80 / 4 = $25.20.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the subtotal (pre-tax).
- Pick tip and tax percentages.
- Enter number of people.
About this calculator
Tipping etiquette in the US: 15% acceptable, 18-20% standard, 22%+ for great service. The math is simple but the splitting can be tricky — this calculator handles even-split among any number of people, computing on subtotal (the polite convention).
Frequently asked
Pre-tax is the polite/standard convention in the US. Post-tax means you're effectively tipping the government 18% too. This calculator uses pre-tax tip.
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