Calculate the gratuity, total bill, and per-person amount in seconds. Enter the bill, choose a percentage, add tax or a service charge if needed, and select how many people are paying.
Calculate tip amount, tax, discount, service charge, total bill, split bill per person, and rounded payment in supported currencies.
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Smart Tip Suggestions
If a service charge is already included, you may choose a smaller extra tip or no extra tip.
Use the per-person result to divide the total bill evenly among friends, family, or coworkers.
Round the total or per-person amount to make cash payments easier.
Use a higher tip for excellent service and a lower tip where tipping is not expected or service is included.
How to use the calculator
- Choose the currency used on your bill.
- Enter the bill amount and any discount, tax, or VAT.
- Select a suggested gratuity percentage or enter your own.
- Add a service charge only when it is not already included on the receipt.
- Enter the number of people and choose an optional rounding method.
- Select Calculate Tip to see the gratuity, final total, and each person’s share.
The calculator does not convert exchange rates. Selecting a currency changes the symbol and number formatting, while the amounts you enter stay the same.
How the calculation works
The tool first subtracts any discount from the bill. It then calculates tax, service charge, and gratuity from the discounted subtotal before adding the values together. For related calculations, use the percentage calculator or discount calculator.
Discounted subtotal = bill − discount
Gratuity amount = discounted subtotal × gratuity percentage
Final total = discounted subtotal + tax + service charge + gratuity
Amount per person = final total ÷ number of people
Example: an $80 dinner shared by two people
For an $80 bill with an 18% gratuity and no tax or service charge, the gratuity is $14.40. The final bill is $94.40, so two people would pay $47.20 each. If the receipt already includes a mandatory service charge, enter that charge and decide whether an additional voluntary amount is appropriate.
Rounding the per-person amount can produce a different final total from rounding the whole bill first. Use “round per person up” when everyone needs an easy cash amount. Use “round total” when the table wants the smallest possible adjustment to the receipt total.
Should you calculate on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
There is no universal rule. In the United States, the Emily Post Institute lists 15% to 20% of the pre-tax amount as a common guideline for sit-down restaurant service. Local customs, the type of service, and the quality of service can change what is appropriate. Treat the percentage buttons as convenient examples, not requirements.
If you want to use the pre-tax subtotal, enter the subtotal as the bill amount and enter tax separately. If you prefer to calculate from the amount after tax, enter the tax-inclusive amount and leave the tax field at zero.
Tip versus service charge
Check the receipt before adding anything extra. A mandatory service charge or automatic gratuity may already be part of the total, especially for larger groups. The Internal Revenue Service distinguishes a voluntary payment chosen by the customer from a compulsory service charge. That distinction is useful when reading a bill, even outside tax reporting.
When a service charge is already included, do not enter it a second time. You can still choose an additional voluntary amount if local practice and the service justify it.
Splitting and rounding a bill fairly
An even split works when everyone owes roughly the same amount. Enter the number of people and the tool divides the computed total equally. For an itemized or unequal split, calculate the shared charges first, then add each person’s individual food or service costs separately.
Rounding can make cash payments easier, but it slightly changes what the group pays. The results panel shows both the unrounded and rounded amounts so you can compare them before paying.
Common percentage examples
Percentages differ by country and service type. For U.S. sit-down restaurant service, 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill is a widely cited range. Buffet service, delivery, salons, hotels, and other services may use different conventions. In countries where gratuities are uncommon or a service charge is standard, an additional payment may not be expected.
When travelling, check the receipt and local guidance rather than assuming that your home country’s convention applies. The calculator accepts any percentage, including zero, so it can adapt to local practice. If you need to translate an amount between currencies, use the separate currency converter.
Accuracy, privacy, and editorial standards
Calculations run in your browser. The tool applies the formulas shown above and rounds displayed currency values to the appropriate number of decimal places. It provides a mathematical estimate, not legal, tax, payroll, or financial advice.
Sources
- Emily Post Institute, General Tipping Guide, accessed August 11, 2026.
- Internal Revenue Service, Tip Recordkeeping and Reporting, accessed August 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a 20% gratuity?
Multiply the eligible bill amount by 0.20. For a $50 bill, 50 × 0.20 equals $10.
Should tax be included?
That depends on local practice and personal preference. To use the pre-tax method, enter the subtotal as the bill and put tax in the separate field.
What if the receipt already includes a service charge?
Do not add the same charge again. Check whether it is mandatory and whether an additional voluntary amount is expected locally.
How do I split the total?
Enter the number of people. The tool divides the final amount evenly and shows what each person pays.
Can I enter a custom percentage?
Yes. Type any non-negative percentage into the custom field instead of using a preset button.
Does the tool convert currencies?
No. The currency selector changes the symbol and formatting only. It does not apply an exchange rate.
Is my bill information stored?
The calculation runs in the browser and the page does not need to send the values to a calculation server. Avoid entering private payment or card information because it is not required.