PlainwrenTip calculator and bill splitter
Enter the bill, choose a tip and say how many people are paying. Split it evenly, or enter what each person ordered so everyone pays their own share plus a fair part of the tip.
How it is calculated
Tip = bill × tip % ÷ 100
Total = bill + tip
Each person (even split) = total ÷ number of people
If you round shares up, each person pays their share rounded up to the step you chose. The extra money goes to the tip, and the tool shows the tip percentage this works out to.
When splitting by what each person ordered, the tip is shared in proportion: everyone adds the same tip percentage to their own amount. Someone whose food cost twice as much pays twice as much tip.
Worked examples
Even split with rounding
A bill of 84 with a 15% tip: the tip is 12.60 and the total 96.60. Split three ways, that is 32.20 each. Rounded up to whole amounts, each person pays 33, the group pays 99, and the tip becomes 15.00, about 17.9% of the bill.
Split by order
Three people ordered 20, 30 and 50 (bill 100) and leave a 10% tip. They pay 22, 33 and 55, which adds up to the 110 total.
Things to check on the bill
- Service charge. Some restaurants already add a service charge. If so, an extra tip is optional; read the bill before adding one.
- Tax. Many people tip on the amount before tax. Enter the pre-tax amount as the bill if you want to do the same, then add the tax to the total yourself.
- Shared dishes. In "split by order" mode, divide shared starters or drinks between the people who had them before entering the amounts.
FAQ
How much should I tip?
It depends on the country and the service. Customs vary from no tip at all, to rounding up, to 15–20% of the bill. Use whatever is usual where you are.
Why does the rounded total not match the bill plus tip?
Rounding each share up means the group collectively pays a little more. The "extra tip" line shows exactly how much.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, all the maths runs on your phone or computer.