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Split Bills Evenly with Tip & Tax Split restaurant bills among multiple people with tax and tip included.

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Bill Splitter

Split restaurant bills among multiple people with tax and tip included.

1

Enter Bill Details

Input the bill subtotal, optional tax rate, and tip percentage.

2

Set Number of People

Use the counter to set how many people are splitting the bill.

3

Check the Per-Person Breakdown

See total per person and a detailed split of food, tax, and tip shares.

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What Is Bill Splitter?

A bill splitter divides a restaurant or service bill evenly among multiple people, incorporating tax and tip into the calculation. Unlike a simple tip calculator, this tool handles the full bill structure: subtotal (food/items), tax (calculated from the subtotal), and tip (calculated on the subtotal plus tax). It shows both the total summary and a per-person breakdown, so everyone knows exactly what they owe — including their proportional share of each component. The people counter with increment/decrement buttons makes it easy to adjust the split on the fly.

Why Use Bill Splitter?

  • Handles subtotal, tax, AND tip together
  • Per-person breakdown shows food, tax, and tip components
  • Easy people counter with +/- buttons
  • Shows both total summary and individual shares
  • Handles any bill size and number of people

Common Use Cases

Group Dinners

Fairly split restaurant bills among friends with all costs included.

Shared Expenses

Divide shared costs like groceries, utilities, or group activities.

Work Lunches

Split team lunch bills evenly with proper tip and tax allocation.

Travel Groups

Divide meal and activity costs among travel companions.

Technical Guide

The calculation flow: Tax Amount = Subtotal × (Tax Rate / 100). Subtotal with Tax = Subtotal + Tax Amount. Tip Amount = Subtotal with Tax × (Tip% / 100). Total = Subtotal + Tax + Tip. Per Person = Total / Number of People. The per-person breakdown allocates each component proportionally: Food/Person = Subtotal / N, Tax/Person = Tax / N, Tip/Person = Tip / N. Note that tip is calculated on the subtotal including tax, which is the more common (and generous) practice. Some people prefer to tip on the pre-tax amount — for that, use the Tip Calculator with the pre-tax subtotal.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Tip is calculated on the subtotal plus tax for simplicity
  • 2
    Round up each person's share for easier payment
  • 3
    For very unequal orders, consider splitting proportionally rather than evenly
  • 4
    Venmo and similar apps pair well with this calculator
  • 5
    Don't forget to account for shared appetizers and drinks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Is the tip calculated on pre-tax or post-tax amount?
This calculator tips on the subtotal including tax. For pre-tax tipping, leave the tax field at 0% and calculate tax separately.
Q What if some people ordered more expensive items?
This calculator splits evenly. For proportional splitting based on individual orders, you would need to track each person's items separately.
Q Should shared items be split evenly?
Usually yes. Appetizers, pitchers, and shared desserts are typically split equally among all diners.
Q What if someone doesn't drink alcohol?
It's considerate to split the bill so non-drinkers don't subsidize alcohol. Separate the drink portion and split food evenly.
Q How do I handle coupons or gift cards?
Subtract the coupon value from the subtotal before entering it. For gift cards, reduce the total by the gift card amount, then split the remainder.

About This Tool

Bill Splitter is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.