Is tip calculated before or after tax?

Standard etiquette calculates the tip on the pre-tax bill amount, which this calculator uses by default.

Can I round the final per-person amount?

Amounts are calculated with two decimal precision so everyone pays their exact share.

What do I need to enter?

Just Bill Amount, Tip, Tax and People to Split. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

Split Bill & Tip Calculator

Split restaurant bills with custom tip, sales tax, and equal or custom group shares.

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Bill Amount ($ / ₹)

Tip (%)

Tax (%)

People to Split

Tip Presets:

Each Person Pays

$\37.05

Includes tip & tax

Grand Total

$\148.20

Base + Tip + Tax

Total Tip

$\18.00

($\4.50 each)

Total Tax

$\10.20

8.5% sales tax

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About Split Bill & Tip Calculator

Divide restaurant bills, group lunches, and trip expenses fairly. Enter total check amount, tip percentage (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%), sales tax, and number of people to calculate exact amounts each person owes.

How to use Split Bill & Tip Calculator

Enter the base bill amount before tip.
Select or type a tip percentage (e.g. 15% or 20%).
Optionally enter sales tax percentage.
Choose number of people to split between to see individual shares.

Key features

Quick tip presets (0%, 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%)
Sales tax calculation
Instant share per person breakdown
Copyable bill summary for WhatsApp groups
100% free and mobile-friendly

Frequently asked questions

Is tip calculated before or after tax?: Standard etiquette calculates the tip on the pre-tax bill amount, which this calculator uses by default.
Can I round the final per-person amount?: Amounts are calculated with two decimal precision so everyone pays their exact share.
What do I need to enter?: Just Bill Amount, Tip, Tax and People to Split. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?: No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on a phone?: Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

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