Restaurant Bill Calculator
Dining out with friends? Our restaurant calculator makes it easy to add tax and tip to your bill, then split the total cost among your group. No more awkward math at the table!
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Note: This result is an estimate. It is standard practice to tip on the pre-tax amount.
Restaurant Dining & Tipping Guide
Splitting Restaurant Bills
When dining with a group, there are several ways to handle the bill. Our calculator makes it simple by allowing you to enter the total bill amount, add appropriate tax and tip, then divide by the number of people in your party.
Shared Appetizers & Drinks
When your group shares appetizers, desserts, or bottles of wine, the fairest approach is often to split the entire bill evenly among all diners.
- • Include shared items in the total bill
- • Calculate tip on the full amount
- • Divide equally among all diners
Individual Orders
If everyone ordered separately and there were no shared items, you might prefer to calculate each person's portion individually.
- • Each person pays for their own items
- • Add tax and tip to individual amounts
- • Consider shared costs like bread/water
Automatic Gratuity
Many restaurants automatically add gratuity (usually 18-20%) for parties of 6 or more people. Always check your receipt carefully to avoid double-tipping.
Pro tip: If automatic gratuity has been added and the service was exceptional, you can still add an additional tip on top of the automatic amount.
Wine & Cocktails
Include alcoholic beverages in your tip calculation. Bartenders and servers work hard to provide drink service.
Special Occasions
For birthdays or celebrations, consider tipping slightly more (20-25%) especially if the staff went above and beyond.
Payment Methods
Whether paying with cash or card, the tip amount should be the same. Card tips are processed with your payment.
Restaurant Dining Questions
Should we tip on the full bill when using a coupon or discount?
Yes, you should calculate your tip based on the original bill amount before any discounts or coupons are applied. The server provided the same level of service regardless of your discount.
What if our large party is automatically charged gratuity?
Check your receipt carefully. If automatic gratuity (usually 18-20%) has been added, you don't need to add additional tip unless the service was exceptional. Never double-tip accidentally.
How do we handle separate checks for a large group?
When the restaurant splits the bill, each person should tip on their individual portion. Make sure everyone understands to tip on their pre-tax amount.
Should we tip extra for special dietary accommodations?
If the kitchen and server went out of their way to accommodate allergies or special dietary needs, consider tipping 20-25% to show appreciation for the extra attention.