Tip Calculator

What is a Tip Calculator?

At the end of a meal, working out the tip and splitting the bill fairly is surprisingly awkward, especially with a large group. This calculator gives the tip amount, the total and each person's share in one step, for any tip percentage.

How to use it

  1. Enter the bill amount.
  2. Choose a tip percentage, such as 10, 15, 18 or 20%.
  3. Enter the number of people sharing the bill.
  4. Read the tip, the total and the amount per person.

The formulas

  • Tip = Bill × Tip% / 100
  • Total = Bill + Tip
  • Per person = Total / Number of people

Worked example

A bill of 3,240 with an 18% tip shared by 4 people: tip = 583.20, total = 3,823.20, and each person pays 955.80. Rounding up to 960 each gives a little extra for the staff and avoids fiddling with coins.

Tipping customs vary

  • United States and Canada: 15 to 20% at sit-down restaurants is standard; staff wages often depend on tips.
  • United Kingdom: about 10 to 12.5%, often already added as a service charge.
  • India: about 5 to 10% where no service charge is included.
  • Japan: tipping is generally not expected and can even cause confusion.
  • Much of Europe: rounding up or 5 to 10% for good service.

Tips

  • Check the bill for an included service charge before adding a tip.
  • Some people tip on the pre-tax amount; others on the total. Either is common.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a 15 percent tip?

Multiply the bill by 0.15. A quick mental shortcut is 10 percent plus half of that again.

Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?

Etiquette guides usually suggest the pre-tax amount, but tipping on the total is also common.

How do I split a bill with a tip?

Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide by the number of people.

Do I need to tip if a service charge is included?

Usually not. A service charge already serves as the tip, though you can add extra for exceptional service.

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