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Tip and Bill Splitter

Enter the bill, choose a tip and see what everyone owes. Split it evenly, or switch to item by item so each person pays only for what they ate.

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What it does

  • Even split or itemised split by person
  • Tip presets that match local habits in the US, Canada and the UK
  • Sales tax or VAT, with a choice to tip on the pre-tax amount
  • Round up so everyone pays a whole number
  • Works in any currency from the currency menu

How to use it

  1. Pick your country for sensible tip buttons.
  2. Enter the bill and how many people are sharing it, or switch to item by item.
  3. Choose a tip, and add the tax rate if you want it counted.
  4. Read what each person pays, and round up if you like.

How are the tip and the split worked out?

The tip is a percentage of the bill. In the US most people tip 15% to 20%, in Canada it is similar, and in the UK 10% to 12.5% is common, often already added as a service charge. Many people tip on the amount before tax, which is the default here. Untick that box to tip on the total with tax instead.

An even split divides the final total by the number of people. In item by item mode, each person pays for the items they ticked, plus their own share of the tax and tip. An item ticked for several people is shared between them equally. If nobody is ticked on an item, it is shared by everyone.

Example

A $120 bill shared by 4 people with an 18% tip adds $21.60 in tip. The total is $141.60, so each person pays $35.40.

Questions people ask

How much should I tip?
It depends on where you are. In the US, 15% to 20% is typical in restaurants. In Canada it is similar. In the UK, 10% to 12.5% is common, and check whether a service charge is already on the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Many people do, and it is a fair approach. Some tip on the total. The box lets you choose.
What does rounding up do?
It rounds each person's payment up to a whole number, so you can pay in notes. The calculator shows how much extra that adds.
Can two people share one dish?
Yes. In item by item mode, tick both names on that dish and its price is split equally between them.
Is anything saved?
Nothing leaves your device. Your last settings are kept in your own browser so the page is ready next time.

Disclaimer

This tool is for general information only. It is not financial, tax, investment or legal advice, and results are estimates that may differ from your bank, lender or tax authority. Rates, limits and tax rules change. Bank and brand names are used only to describe what the tool does; they belong to their owners and we are not affiliated with them. Check the figures with a qualified professional or your provider before you decide. You use this tool at your own risk, and TheFreeTool is not liable for any loss that follows. Read the full disclaimer

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