Free online tip calculator

Free Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter

Calculate tip, tax, split totals, and per-person cost instantly. Built for restaurants, delivery, salons, bars, and group bills.

Fast tip presets

Choose 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, or enter a custom tip.

Split the bill

Divide the total across friends, couples, coworkers, or groups.

Tax and rounding

Add optional tax and round the final total or per-person amount.

Bill amount *

Tax amount (optional)

Optional. Leave blank if you want to calculate tip from the bill amount only.

Number of people

Rounding option

Bill $0.00

Tip 20% $0.00

Tax $0.00

Total $0.00

Bill per person $0.00

Tip per person $0.00

Total per person $0.00

How it works

Simple math you can verify in one glance.

Enter your bill

Type total and optional tax. Mobile-friendly fields keep it quick.

Pick tip and split

Use common presets or set a custom tip, then adjust people count.

See total clearly

Receipt-style rows show tip, tax, rounding, and per-person amount.

How to Calculate a Tip

Understand standard gratuity percentages, pre-tax calculations, and shared check splits.

Use this tip calculator to find the tip amount, final total, and per-person split in seconds. Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, add optional tax, and select how many people are sharing the bill.

The basic formula is simple:

Tip = bill subtotal × tip percentage

For example, a 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10. This calculator does the math automatically and shows the full receipt-style breakdown.

Should you calculate tip before or after tax?

Many people calculate tips from the pre-tax subtotal because sales tax is not part of the service cost. Others tip on the final total for simplicity. This calculator lets you enter tax separately, so you can clearly see the bill amount, tax, tip, and final total before deciding what works best for your situation.

If you want to compare how tipping before or after tax changes your total under different local tax rates, you can use our dedicated Tax and Tip Calculator.

Quick Tip Chart

Use this chart for common bill amounts when you want a quick estimate without entering custom numbers.

Bill Subtotal	15% Tip (Good)	18% Tip (Great)	20% Tip (Excellent)	25% Tip (Exceptional)
$10.00	$1.50	$1.80	$2.00	$2.50
$20.00	$3.00	$3.60	$4.00	$5.00
$30.00	$4.50	$5.40	$6.00	$7.50
$40.00	$6.00	$7.20	$8.00	$10.00
$50.00	$7.50	$9.00	$10.00	$12.50
$75.00	$11.25	$13.50	$15.00	$18.75
$100.00	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	$25.00
$150.00	$22.50	$27.00	$30.00	$37.50
$200.00	$30.00	$36.00	$40.00	$50.00

For a full, downloadable version or to review a broader range of amounts, view our complete Tip Chart.

How to split a bill with tip

To split a bill, calculate the tip first, add it to the bill and tax total, then divide by the number of people. Bill & Tip shows the total per person, including tip, tax, and rounding, so everyone can pay the same amount.

If you are dining out with a group, roommates, or on a double date and need to split shared dining costs evenly, try our specialized Split Bill Calculator.

Common tip percentages

Standard service gratuities generally reflect the type of industry and quality of service. Here are common tip percentages often selected by consumers:

15%: Common for basic or acceptable service.
18%: Common for good, dependable service.
20%: Common for very good, standard restaurant service.
22%–25%: Often used for excellent service or extra effort by waitstaff.
Custom: Useful for delivery, salons, bars, or any service situation where you want to award a specific cash amount.

*Note: Tipping is a discretionary practice to show appreciation for service staff. These percentages serve as general benchmarks rather than mandatory fees.

Business dining tipping and corporate expense logs

When hosting clients or traveling for work, logging servers' tips for corporate expense logs (such as Expensify, Ramp, or Concur) during business meals requires close attention. Under general professional dining standards and FICA tax reporting, accurate receipt logging ensures that your business meal deductions remain structured and compliant during corporate audits.

Tipping for premium hospitality and luxury services

High-end events and premium hospitality services represent specialized tipping structures. Valet parking attendants customarily receive a gratuity of $2 to $5 upon retrieving your vehicle. Luxury experiences such as booking private chefs, hiring golf caddies, or consulting with hotel concierges are often rewarded with custom tips matching the expert effort provided.

A flexible alternative for quick math

While standard browser search widgets are convenient for basic math, they often lack tax-exclusive calculation options, custom rounding rules, or visual receipt summaries. Bill & Tip provides a dedicated, touch-optimized experience on iPhone and mobile browsers, ensuring fast check math in dimmed restaurant environments or busy checkouts.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about tipping percentages, tax math, and standard etiquette.

How do I calculate a tip? +

Multiply the bill subtotal by the tip percentage. For example, a 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10. Bill & Tip calculates the tip, tax, total, and split amount automatically.

Should I calculate the tip before or after tax? +

Many people calculate tips on the pre-tax subtotal, while others use the final total for simplicity. Enter tax separately in the calculator if you want to see the bill, tax, and tip broken out clearly.

What is a good tip percentage? +

Common restaurant tip percentages are 15%, 18%, and 20%. Some people choose higher percentages for excellent service or more complex orders.

How do I split a bill with tip? +

Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, add optional tax, and set the number of people. The calculator shows the total per person, including tip and rounding.

Can I use this as a restaurant tip calculator? +

Yes. The calculator is built for restaurant bills, delivery orders, salons, bars, rideshares, and other service situations where you want quick tip math.

Is this tip calculator free? +

Yes. Bill & Tip is free to use and works directly in your browser.

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