Split Bill Calculator

Easily split restaurant bills, group expenses, and shared costs among friends and family. Calculate tips, taxes, and individual amounts with our comprehensive bill splitting calculator.

Split Bill Calculator

Split Bill Results

$151.80

Total Bill

$120.00

Subtotal

$21.60

Tip (18%)

$10.20

Tax (8.5%)

$37.95

Per Person

Individual Breakdown

1Person 1

$37.95

2Person 2

$37.95

3Person 3

$37.95

4Person 4

$37.95

Bill Splitting Methods

Equal Split

Simple DivisionTotal ÷ People

Most common method

• Fair and simple
• No individual tracking needed

With Tip & Tax(Total + Tip + Tax) ÷ People

Complete calculation

• Includes all charges
• Most accurate total

Custom Split

Individual AmountsCustom per person

Pay for what you ordered

• Fair based on consumption
• Requires item tracking

Proportional SplitAmount ÷ Total × 100%

Tip & tax distributed proportionally

• Fair tip/tax distribution
• Based on individual spending

How to Calculate Split Bill

Basic Split Formula

Equal Split: (Subtotal + Tip + Tax) ÷ Number of People

Custom Split: Individual Amount + Proportional Tip + Proportional Tax

Calculation Steps:

1
Calculate tip amount
Subtotal × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100)
2
Calculate tax amount
Subtotal × (Tax Rate ÷ 100)
3
Calculate total bill
Subtotal + Tip + Tax
4
Split among people
Total Bill ÷ Number of People (equal) or custom amounts

Important Considerations

⚠️ Important Notes

Always verify calculations and consider local tax rates and tipping customs.

💰 Tax Variations

Tax rates vary by location (0-10%+)

• Check local tax rates
• Some items may be tax-exempt
• Restaurant vs. retail tax

🍽️ Tipping Customs

Standard tip percentages vary by service quality

• 15% for average service
• 18-20% for good service
• 25%+ for excellent service

⚖️ Fair Splitting

Consider different splitting methods

• Equal split for simplicity
• Custom split for fairness
• Consider dietary restrictions

🔢 Rounding Issues

Be aware of rounding discrepancies

• Small amounts may not divide evenly
• Consider rounding up
• One person may pay slightly more

Example Cases

Case 1: Equal Split with Tip and Tax

Bill: $120.00
People: 4
Tip: 18%
Tax: 8.5%

Subtotal: $120.00
Tip Amount: $21.60
Tax Amount: $10.20
Total: $151.80

Result: Each person pays $37.95 ($151.80 ÷ 4 people)

Case 2: Custom Split

Bill: $85.00
People: 3
Custom Amounts:
Person 1: $25.00
Person 2: $35.00
Person 3: $25.00

Tip: 20%
Tax: 7%
Person 1 Total: $32.40
Person 2 Total: $45.36
Person 3 Total: $32.40

Result: Tip and tax distributed proportionally based on individual amounts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate tip on a split bill?

Add the tip percentage to the subtotal, then divide by the number of people. For example, with a $100 bill, 18% tip, and 4 people: ($100 + $18) ÷ 4 = $29.50 per person.

What's the best way to split a restaurant bill equally?

Divide the total bill (including tip and tax) by the number of people. This ensures everyone pays the same amount regardless of what they ordered.

How do I handle tax when splitting bills?

Tax is calculated on the subtotal before tip. Add tax to the subtotal, then add tip, then divide by the number of people for equal splitting.

Can I split a bill based on what each person ordered?

Yes, use the custom split option to enter individual amounts for each person. The calculator will ensure the amounts add up to the total and calculate tip/tax proportionally.

What's the standard tip percentage for restaurants?

Standard tip percentages are 15-20% in the US. 18% is commonly used for good service, 20% for excellent service, and 15% for average service.

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