Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip, the bill total, and an even per-person split.
Your estimate$4.00
tip per person
- Voluntary tip
- $16.00
- Mandatory service charge
- $0.00
- Final total
- $96.00
- Total per person
- $24.00
Formula used
Tip = bill × tip percentage ÷ 100; total per person = (bill + tip) ÷ number of people.
Worked example
A 20% tip on an $80 bill is $16, making the total $96 or $24 each for four people.
How to understand the result
Kalcue shows both the full tip and the per-person total so the split remains easy to check.
Assumptions and limits
- Even split
- Tip calculated on the entered bill amount
- At least one person
Frequently asked questions
Should the tip be calculated before or after tax?
Customs vary. Advanced mode lets you choose the pre-tax subtotal or subtotal plus tax as the tip basis.
What if people ordered different amounts?
This tool divides evenly; calculate individual shares separately for an unequal split.
Sources and review
Formula and explanatory content reviewed August 31, 2026. See the Kalcue methodology and editorial policy.