Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip and a per-person total.
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Formula / Calculation Method
Tip = bill × tip rate / 100; per person = (bill + tip) / people.
Example Calculation
A 100 bill with a 20% tip split by 4 people is 30 each.
Understanding the Result
The tip applies to the entire bill amount entered. Use the pre-tax amount if that is your preference.
What is the Tip Calculator?
Calculate a tip and a per-person total.
How to Use
Enter the bill amount, tip percentage and whole number of people sharing it.
Select Calculate after entering your values. Text tools update as you type. Reset restores the starting fields.
Interpreting the Calculation
The total combines the bill and tip; per-person cost divides that total equally. The remainder shows the difference caused if everyone pays the rounded displayed share.
Common Questions
Should I use the bill before or after tax?
Enter whichever basis you intend to tip on. The tool applies the rate to the full amount you enter.
What assumptions does this tool use?
The tip applies to the entire bill amount entered. Use the pre-tax amount if that is your preference.
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