How to Use the Restaurant Bill Splitter
Splitting a restaurant check evenly is one of the most common dining challenges in group settings. This calculator handles the full calculation — subtotal, tax, and tip — and divides the total equally among everyone at the table so you know exactly what each person owes.
Input Guide
Subtotal: Enter the food and drink total before tax is added. This is the amount printed on the check before tax.
Tip: Select the tip percentage. The standard in the United States is 18–20% for sit-down service. Tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal.
Tax Rate: Enter your local restaurant sales tax rate. The default is 8.875% (New York City). Adjust for your location.
Tipping Guide
15%: Adequate service. 18%: Standard tip for good service. 20%: Common for very good service and easy to calculate. 25%+: Exceptional service or to show extra appreciation. Tipping is customary in the United States and is an important part of service workers' income.
FAQ
Standard U.S. tipping is 18–20% for table service. For excellent service, 20–25% is common. Tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the total is also widely practiced.
For the most accurate split, ask the server to run separate checks, or use the subtotal for each person's items individually. For simple group dinners, splitting the total evenly is the most common approach.
Tax and tip are typically both calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. This calculator applies both to the original subtotal you enter, which is the standard approach.