Tip Calculator

Calculate tip, total, and per-person split

Tip Amount
$0.00
Total
$0.00
Per Person
$0.00

About this tool

This tip calculator works out the tip amount, the total bill, and the per-person share in one place. Enter the bill amount, pick a tip percentage, and set how many people are splitting — the three result cards update instantly as you type. Everything runs locally in your browser; the numbers you enter are never sent anywhere.

For the tip percentage, tap one of the preset buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%) or type any value into the custom tip field — the two stay in sync. The per-person card divides the full total, tip included, evenly across everyone.

When to use it

A worked example

Say the bill is $85.50 and you tip 18%. The tip is 85.50 × 0.18 = $15.39, so the total comes to $100.89. Split between four people, each person pays $25.22. If you bump the tip to 20%, the tip becomes $17.10, the total $102.60, and the per-person share $25.65 — about 43 cents more each. Small percentage changes usually matter less per person than they look on the total.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for table service at restaurants, with 18-20% common in larger cities. For exceptional service, 25% is a generous choice. For counter service or takeout, tipping is optional and often smaller.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Etiquette guides generally say the pre-tax amount is fine, though many people tip on the full total for simplicity. If you want to tip pre-tax, enter the pre-tax subtotal in the bill field.

How does the split work?

The calculator adds the tip to the bill first, then divides that total evenly by the number of people. It doesn't handle uneven splits — if someone ordered much more, you'll need to adjust manually.

Is anything I type stored or sent to a server?

No. The math runs entirely in your browser with a few lines of JavaScript. Nothing you enter is saved, logged, or transmitted.