Enter your bill, pick a tip percent and split it between people to see the tip, total and per person amount.
The tip is calculated on the full bill, then the total is split evenly.
The tip is your bill multiplied by the tip percent, so tip = bill x percent. The total is simply the bill plus the tip. When you split, the grand total is divided evenly by the number of people to give each person's share.
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For sit-down service, 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill is the common range in the United States, with 18 to 20 percent for good service.
Food delivery is usually 10 to 15 percent (or a few dollars minimum), bartenders about $1 to $2 per drink or 15 to 20 percent of the tab, and takeout is optional, often 0 to 10 percent.
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is standard and slightly cheaper, but many people tip on the total for convenience. Either is acceptable.
Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide that total by the number of people for each even share.
The tip is calculated on the whole bill, then the grand total (bill plus tip) is divided evenly by the number of people.