Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter
Work out the tip, add tax, and split the whole thing evenly — with an option to round to a clean amount per person.
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Tipping norms around the world
There is no universal right answer, and the confident advice you'll find online is usually written for one country. A rough guide:
| Where | Table service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Canada | 18–20% | Staff wages often assume tips. 15% reads as a complaint. |
| United Kingdom, Ireland | 10–12.5% | Often added automatically as “service charge” — check before adding more. |
| France, Italy, Spain | 5–10% | Service is usually included by law; rounding up is normal. |
| Germany, Netherlands | 5–10% | Round up and say the total when paying, rather than leaving coins. |
| Japan, South Korea, China | 0% | Tipping can cause confusion or offence. |
| Australia, New Zealand | 0–10% | Not expected; appreciated for good service. |
| India, UAE, Southeast Asia | 5–10% | Check for an existing service charge on the bill. |
Pre-tax or post-tax?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional approach — sales tax is collected on behalf of the state and the server sees none of it. Tipping on the post-tax total is simpler and slightly more generous. On a $60 bill with 8% tax, the difference between the two at 20% is 96 cents. Pick whichever you'll actually do consistently.
Splitting without the awkward pause
The rounding option exists because an even split rarely lands on a clean number, and the last person at the table always ends up covering the shortfall. Turning it on rounds each share up to the next whole unit; the surplus is added to the tip, so the restaurant is paid correctly and nobody has to work out who owes 37 cents.
When service is already included
Many restaurants add a service charge of 10–15% for larger groups, and it is often printed in small text at the bottom of the bill. If it's there, you have already tipped. Set the slider to zero, or to a small amount if you want to add something on top — but don't let the card machine's suggested 20% prompt talk you into paying twice.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Conventionally, on the pre-tax subtotal — the tax goes to the government, not the restaurant. In practice the difference on a $60 bill is under a dollar, and many people tip on the total for simplicity. This calculator lets you enter tax separately and choose which base to tip on.
How much should I tip?
It is entirely cultural. In the United States, 18–20% is standard for table service and 15% signals dissatisfaction. In the UK and much of Europe, 10% is generous and service is often already included. In Japan, South Korea and China, tipping can be considered rude. Check local norms before assuming.
What does “round up” do?
It nudges the per-person amount up to the next whole unit of currency so nobody is chasing coins. The extra goes to the tip, so the total still balances — the summary line shows the effective tip percentage after rounding.
Can I split unevenly?
Not in this tool — it splits evenly, which covers the overwhelming majority of cases. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the subtotal and apply the same tip percentage to each.