$84.50 subtotal, 20% tip
- Tip
- $16.90
- Tax
- $6.97
- Per person
- $54.19
Tip Calculator
Use this free tip calculator to calculate a tip amount, optional tax, total bill, and per-person split from a subtotal.
Inputs explainedResult checksExample valuesRuns in your browser
Formula steps
- Multiply subtotal by tip percent to find the tip amount.
- Multiply subtotal by tax percent when tax is entered.
- Add subtotal, tip, and tax, then divide by people for a split bill.
Examples
Recent answers
Recent tip calculations will appear here.
Tip and split calculations stay in your browser tab.
Inputs and recent answers stay in this browser tab and are not sent to a server.
How to use the Tip Calculator
- Enter the bill subtotal, tip percent, optional tax percent, and number of people.
- Press Calculate tip to see tip amount, tax, total, and per-person split.
- Check whether the receipt already includes service charge or gratuity.
- Use separate calculations when people are not splitting the bill evenly.
What people use it for
Calculate a restaurant tip quickly.
Split a bill between people.
Add optional tax to estimate the final total.
Compare different tip percentages before paying.
Quick examples
Dinner for two
$84.50, 20% tip, 8.25% tax, 2 peopleAbout $54.20 each
Coffee tip
$18, 18% tip$21.24 total
Group split
$240, 20% tip, 8% tax, 6 people$51.20 each
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Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about when to use the tool, what it does with your inputs, what to double-check, and how privacy works.
When should I use the Tip Calculator?
Use it when your task matches one of these common needs: Calculate a restaurant tip quickly. Split a bill between people. It works best when you already know the bill subtotal, tip percent, optional tax percent, and number of people splitting the total.
What is the Tip Calculator doing with my inputs?
In plain language: The calculator multiplies subtotal by the tip percent and optional tax percent, adds the amounts, then divides by people for a split bill. The examples on the page are there so you can compare your inputs with a restaurant bill example before copying the answer.
What do the main Tip Calculator inputs mean?
Subtotal: the bill amount before tip. Use the pre-tip food and drink subtotal when that is what you want to tip on. Tip percent: the gratuity rate, such as 18, 20, or 22. The calculator turns it into a dollar tip amount. Tax percent: an optional estimate for sales tax. Enter 0 when tax is already included or you do not need it. People: the number of equal shares. For uneven orders or separate checks, calculate each person separately. Per person: the final estimated total divided evenly by the people count.
How should I read the Tip Calculator answer?
Read the headline answer, then check the smaller lines beside it. For everyday tools, those lines usually show the distance, time, cost, units, or setting that made the answer change.
What should I double-check before trusting the answer?
Restaurant tax, service charges, included gratuity, discounts, and local customs can change what you actually owe. Also check whether the receipt already includes a service charge, whether you want to tip before or after tax, and whether the group is splitting the bill evenly.
Should I tip before tax or after tax?
Many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but customs and personal preference vary. If you want a before-tax tip, enter the pre-tax subtotal and add tax separately. If you want an after-tax tip, include the tax in the subtotal and set tax percent to 0.
What if the receipt already includes gratuity or a service charge?
Check the receipt first. If gratuity or a service charge is already included, you may not need to add another full tip. Use the calculator only for the extra amount you actually want to add.
Can this split uneven orders?
No. The per-person result is an even split. For uneven orders, shared appetizers, discounts, or people paying different amounts, calculate each share separately or use the result as a rough group estimate.
Does the site save what I enter?
No. The math runs in your browser tab. Your subtotal, tip percent, tax percent, people count, and recent tip calculations are not sent to a server.