Enter your bill amount, pick a tip percentage, and see the tip amount and total instantly. You can also split the tipped total among friends.
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Each person pays—
Bill amount—
Tip amount—
Total (bill + tip)—
How to use
Enter the bill or subtotal amount in the Bill Amount field.
Click one of the preset tip buttons (5%, 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage.
Enter the number of people splitting the bill in the Number of People field.
Read the "Each person pays" amount — it includes the tip evenly split across everyone.
Use the Split Bill Calculator for more options including a tax field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much tip should I leave at a restaurant in India?
A typical tip is 10% for satisfactory service and 15–18% for excellent service. Many restaurants include a service charge already, so check the bill before adding extra.
Is a service charge the same as a tip?
Not exactly. A service charge is added by the restaurant and may or may not go entirely to the staff. A tip is voluntary and given directly to the server. In India, service charges are not mandatory by law.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Enter just the food and drink amount in this calculator to tip on the pre-tax bill, or enter the full bill with GST to tip on the total.
How much do I tip a food delivery rider?
A tip of ₹20–₹50 per delivery is common in India. For large or long-distance orders, 10% of the order value is considered generous. Delivery apps like Swiggy and Zomato have in-app tipping options.
Can I split the tipped total among friends?
Yes. Set the Number of People field and the "Each person pays" amount shown already includes the tip — so everyone pays their equal share including gratuity.
What if I want to add tax as well as a tip?
Use the Split Bill Calculator on Tinker — it has separate fields for tip percentage and tax percentage alongside the people splitter.
Did you know?
The word "tip" may come from the acronym T.I.P. — "To Insure Promptness" — reportedly placed in inn boxes in 18th-century England to receive faster service.
In Japan, tipping is considered rude — it can imply the server needs the money or that you didn't think the price was fair. The service charge is always built in.
Americans tip the most in the world on average, with 20% now considered standard at sit-down restaurants, up from 15% two decades ago.