How to split a restaurant bill with tip
Even splits, tip percentages by custom, and per-person totals—plus why country presets are only a starting point.
Start with the receipt total
Confirm whether tax is included and whether service was already added. Then choose a tip percentage that matches local norms and service quality.
Even split vs itemized
An even split is fastest for groups that shared freely. Itemizing is fairer when orders differ a lot—calculate the shared tip on the full bill, then allocate food costs separately if needed.
Use a calculator, then adjust
Our tip calculator applies country-style defaults you can override. Rounding up a little for cash tips is common; card tips usually allow exact amounts.
Try related tools
- Tip calculator — Split a bill, add a tip, and see per-person totals instantly.
- Percentage calculator — What is X% of Y, and X is what percent of Y.