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Online Tip Calculator

Online Tip Calculator

Quickly calculate tip amounts, total bills, and per-person splits with this easy-to-use online tip calculator. Ideal for dining, hospitality, and group outings.

TIP PERCENTAGE TIP AMOUNT ($) TOTAL AMOUNT ($)
Total Per Person Total Per Person Total Per Person
5% 2.5% 4.50 2.25 94.50 47.25
7% 3.5% 6.30 3.15 96.30 48.15
10% 5% 9.00 4.50 99.00 49.50
15% 7.5% 13.50 6.75 103.50 51.75
20% 10% 18.00 9.00 108.00 54.00
25% 12.5% 22.50 11.25 112.50 56.25
30% 15% 27.00 13.50 117.00 58.50
50% 25% 45.00 22.50 135.00 67.50

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What Is This Tool?

This online tip calculator helps you determine the exact tip amount based on your bill subtotal and desired tip percentage. It also calculates the total bill including tip and can split the total evenly among multiple people.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the bill subtotal before tip (B)
  • Input your chosen tip percentage as a decimal (r), for example 0.18 for 18%
  • If applicable, enter the number of people splitting the bill (n)
  • Click the calculate button to see the tip amount, total bill, and each person's share
  • Review the results displayed with standard currency formatting

Key Features

  • Calculate tip amount using a simple percentage formula
  • Compute the total bill including tip quickly
  • Option to split the total bill evenly among several people
  • Handles common currency rounding to two decimal places
  • Browser-based and easy to use interface

Examples

  • For a bill subtotal of $60 with an 18% tip split among 3 people: Tip amount: T = 60 × 0.18 = 10.80 Total bill: A = 60 + 10.80 = 70.80 Per person: S = 70.80 ÷ 3 = 23.60

Common Use Cases

  • Calculating tips in restaurants or cafes
  • Determining service gratuities in hospitality or transportation
  • Splitting bills evenly among friends or family during group outings
  • Quickly estimating total payments including tip for budgeting purposes

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure the bill subtotal includes all necessary charges before tipping
  • Convert the tip percentage from a percent to decimal form for accurate calculation
  • Double-check the number of people splitting the bill to avoid miscalculations
  • Round final amounts to two decimal places to match currency standards

Limitations

  • Does not automatically include tax in tip calculations unless manually added to the subtotal
  • Assumes an even split when dividing the bill among multiple people
  • Does not accommodate custom rounding rules beyond standard currency precision

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the tip amount calculated?
The tip amount is calculated by multiplying the bill subtotal before tip (B) by the tip percentage in decimal form (r): T = B × r.

Can this tool split the bill among several people?
Yes, if you enter the number of people (n), the tool divides the total bill including tip (A) evenly to find each person's share: S = A ÷ n.

Does this calculator include tax when computing the tip?
No, tax is not included automatically. You must manually add tax to the bill subtotal if you want it factored into the tip calculation.

Key Terminology

B - Bill Subtotal
The amount of the bill before adding any tip.
r - Tip Percentage
The tip rate expressed as a decimal (for example, 0.18 for 18%).
T - Tip Amount
The calculated tip based on the subtotal and tip percentage.
A - Total Bill
The sum of the bill subtotal and the tip amount.
n - Number of People
The number of people sharing the total bill.
S - Per-Person Payment
The amount each individual pays when the total is split evenly.

Quick Knowledge Check

What variable represents the total bill including tip?
How do you find the per-person payment when splitting the bill?