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Split any bill evenly for any number of people, with built-in tip calculation. No awkward math, no arguments.
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Tipping Guide — When to Tip and How Much
Tipping customs vary by situation. Here's a practical guide to what's standard in the US:
18–20%
Sit-down restaurants
Standard for good service. 20%+ for excellent service. 15% if service was poor.
15–18%
Bars & casual dining
Counter service or casual spots. Many tip less here, but 15% is considered respectful.
10–15%
Food delivery
More is appreciated — drivers cover gas and wear. $3–5 minimum on small orders.
15–20%
Hair & beauty services
Haircuts, nails, massages. 20% for a stylist you see regularly is considered standard.
$1–2/bag
Hotel & airport baggage
Bellhop or baggage handler. $2 per bag is typical, more for heavy or awkward items.
15–20%
Rideshare & taxis
In-app tips on Uber/Lyft are appreciated. Standard is 15–20% of fare.
Splitting Bills Fairly — Beyond Equal Splits
An even split doesn't always feel fair, especially when people ordered very different amounts. Here are a few approaches that work for different situations:
Item-by-Item Split
Each person pays for exactly what they ordered plus a proportional share of tax and tip. This is the most precise method but requires more math. It works best in groups where people ordered significantly different amounts — one person had steak and cocktails, another had a salad and water.
Even Split
Everyone pays the same amount regardless of what they ordered. This is the simplest method and works great when the group is close friends or the order amounts are roughly similar. Most friend groups default to this to avoid the awkwardness of calculating individual items.
Percentage-Based Split
Each person pays a percentage of the total proportional to their order subtotal. This is a middle ground — more precise than an even split, less tedious than itemizing everything. Works well for larger groups where there's some variation in what people ordered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the tip be calculated before or after tax?
Technically, tip should be calculated on the pre-tax subtotal — you're tipping for service, not for the government's cut. In practice, most people tip on the total including tax, which slightly over-tips. Either approach is fine; tipping on the pre-tax amount is more technically correct.
What if the bill is already split on separate checks?
If the restaurant is running separate checks, each person tips on their own subtotal. The standard tip percentages still apply — 18–20% for standard sit-down service. If the restaurant split an existing check, tip on the original total to ensure the server gets appropriately compensated for serving the whole table.
Is it rude to ask to split the bill?
No — it's very common and most restaurants handle it routinely. Asking to split evenly at the beginning of the meal (rather than at checkout) makes things easier for the server and avoids confusion. Let the server know upfront how many ways you'd like to split and whether it should be even or if you need separate checks.