Split the Bill & Calculate the Tip: Easy Tip Calculator

Dinner's over and the check arrives. Use this. Enter the total, pick a tip percentage, split among friends, and optionally round up. Done.

Tipping Customs Around the World: A Country-by-Country Guide

Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. Using the wrong amount can be seen as rude or wasteful. Here is a quick reference for common travel destinations.

CountryRestaurantsBarsTaxisNotes
United States15-20%$1-2 per drink10-15%Service not included; tips expected
Canada15-18%15-18%10-15%Similar to US; some tips included in Quebec
United Kingdom10-12.5%Round upRound upService charge often included; check bill
JapanNoneNoneNoneTipping can be seen as insulting
Australia10% (optional)Round upRound upHospitality staff paid well; tips not required
France5-10% (optional)Round up5-10%Service charge included (15% service compris)
Germany5-10%Round up5-10%Round up to nearest euro; no double tipping
Mexico10-15%10-15%NoneSome restaurants include 15% propina; check bill
India10%10%NoneService charge often included; tip for extra service
Brazil10%10%None10% service charge always included (gorjeta)

When traveling, always check if a service charge is already included in the bill. In the US, tips are expected and essential for service workers' income. In many European and Asian countries, service is included and tipping is optional or discouraged. When in doubt, a small round-up or 5-10% is universally accepted.

Tip Splitting Guide: Fair Methods for Group Dining

Splitting the tip at a group dinner can be awkward. Different splitting methods work better for different situations. Here is a comparison of common approaches to ensure everyone pays their fair share.

MethodHow It WorksBest ForPotential Issue
Equal SplitTotal bill divided equally among all dinersEveryone ordered similar-priced itemsUnfair if someone ordered much more/less
Per PersonEach person pays for their own items + their share of tipVaried orders, different budgetsRequires itemized math, can be slow
Percentage SplitEach person pays their percentage of the totalOne person covers bill, others pay their shareRequires trust in the calculation
Round UpEveryone rounds up to nearest $5/$10, excess is tipQuick and informal, small groupsCan over- or under-tip significantly
Cover + SharedEveryone pays equally for shared items, separately for personalParties sharing appetizersMost complex, requires tracking

For most group dining situations, the equal split method is the simplest and socially smoothest option — the difference usually amounts to just a few dollars per person. If the group has very different spending levels, use the per-person method. A good compromise: use the percentage split method where one person pays and everyone Venmos their share. Use this tip calculator to quickly compute individual shares.

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