How much tip should be added and what is the total per person?
A tip calculation applies the entered percentage to the bill base, adds that amount to the bill and, where requested, divides the total across the party.
Applying a gratuity to the chosen bill base
Tip amount is the bill multiplied by the entered tip percentage. Adding tip to the bill gives the total to pay.
Total and tip are each divided by the number of people for the per-person results. The split is equal and does not account for different orders or payment rounding.
Tip, total and equal share
Tip = Bill × Tip% ÷ 100Total = Bill + TipPer person = Total ÷ PeopleOne bill shared across a party
The default example calculates the tip amount first, then shows the full payable amount and an equal per-person split.
What changes with rate and group size
Tip amount changes with the bill and rate; per-person total also changes with party size. The split is equal and does not assign individual orders.
Tax and service charges already on the bill
Check whether the percentage should apply before or after tax and whether a service charge is already included. Adding both can duplicate the gratuity.
- One percentage is applied to the entered bill base.
- The final amount is split equally among the entered number of people.
- Existing service charges, coupons and unequal orders are excluded.
Calculations related to tip
The following tools examine neighbouring parts of the same calculation without changing the inputs or assumptions used above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the tip calculated before or after tax?
This calculator applies the tip percentage directly to the entered bill amount, so include whichever bill base you intend to tip on.
How is tip per person calculated?
The total tip is divided equally by the entered number of people.
Does the calculator round each person's payment?
It formats the result as currency but does not rebalance rounding differences between people.
Educational content only. This guide is not financial advice.