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Tip Calculator

The Tip Calculator computes the tip on a bill, the total including tip, and the per-person share when splitting among any number of people.

What this means

A tip is a percentage of the bill you leave for service. Whether you're eating out or splitting with friends, the math is the same: bill × tip% = tip, then divide by people.

How we calculate it

Formula

Tip = bill × tip%; total = bill + tip; per person = total ÷ people.

Worked example

A $80 bill with 18% tip split 3 ways:

  1. 1Tip = 80 × 18% = $14.40
  2. 2Total = $94.40
  3. 3Per person ≈ $31.47

Important assumptions

  • The tip applies to the bill before tax.
  • Everyone shares the total equally.

Frequently asked questions

What tip percentage should I leave?

15–20% is the common range for good service in the U.S., but adjust for service quality, local norms and whether gratuity is already included.

Should I tip on tax?

Opinions differ; many compute the tip on the pre-tax amount. The difference is usually a few cents per dollar and rarely matters.

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