Tip Calculator (2026)
Work out the tip, add sales tax if you want, see the grand total, and split it evenly between any number of people. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
Results update as you type. Tip and tax are added to the bill, then divided by the number of people.
How the tip and split are calculated
First the calculator works out the tip: it multiplies your bill by the tip percentage. If you choose to tip on the after-tax amount, it adds sales tax to the bill before applying the tip. The grand total is the bill plus sales tax plus the tip. Finally, it divides that grand total by the number of people to give the per-person amount. With one person, the per-person figure simply equals the grand total.
Tipping on pre-tax versus post-tax
Sales tax is money the restaurant collects for the government, not payment for service, so tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is widely considered fair and is the default here. Tipping on the post-tax total is also common and slightly more generous. The difference is usually small — on a $60 bill with 8% tax, tipping 20% post-tax instead of pre-tax adds under a dollar. Use whichever feels right; both options are built in.
Common questions
What tip should I leave for great service?
For full-service restaurants in the US, 18 to 20 percent is a common range for good service, and some leave more for exceptional service. Counter service, takeout, and delivery follow different norms. The amount is always your choice.
Can I split unevenly?
This calculator splits the grand total evenly across the number of people you enter. For an uneven split, calculate each person's share of the bill separately, then apply the same tip and tax percentages to each share.
Is my data saved?
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is stored, transmitted, or shared.
Method: tip = bill × tip rate (optionally on the after-tax amount); grand total = bill + sales tax + tip; per person = grand total ÷ people. Tipping norms summarized from general etiquette guidance (for example, published explainers from Emily Post Institute and consumer finance sites). Sales tax rates vary by location — verify your local rate.