Should tip be calculated before or after tax?

Many people use the pre-tax subtotal, but receipts and apps may suggest tips after tax or fees. This calculator uses the pre-tax subtotal you enter.

Can I use this result as an official amount?

No. This result is a planning estimate only. Official payroll, tax, lending, property or medical decisions should be checked with official sources and qualified professionals.

US dining split estimate

US Tip Calculator

Estimate a restaurant or delivery bill split using subtotal, tip percentage, sales tax percentage and number of people.

Estimated per-person split

Enter values to calculate Calculation basis date: May 17, 2026. User-entered tip and tax rates.

Calculation Basis and Official Sources

Calculation basis date: May 17, 2026. Uses only user-entered receipt amounts and rates; sales tax should be checked against the receipt or state/local rules.

For payroll, wage or tipped employee compliance, check the Department of Labor, state labor agency and qualified advisers.

Formula and Interpretation

Formula

Multiply the subtotal by the tip rate and sales tax rate, add both to the subtotal, then divide by the number of people.

How to read it

Use this to split a bill. It does not decide wage law, service charges, automatic gratuity, delivery fees or workplace tip pooling rules.

Legal, tax and financial disclaimer

This calculator and its examples are for general information and rough estimation only. They are not legal, tax, accounting, payroll, lending, mortgage, investment, insurance, medical or other professional advice.

Rates, bands, thresholds, deductions, credits, local rules, employer settings, lender terms, product rules and personal facts can change. We do not guarantee that the calculations are accurate, complete, current or suitable for your situation.

US note: this page is not legal, tax, accounting, payroll, lending, mortgage, employment, insurance or financial advice. Check IRS, SSA, state agencies, your employer, lender, CPA, attorney or qualified adviser before acting.

Before You Rely on the Result

Practical examples

Split an 80 USD subtotal with 18% tip and 8% tax among four people.

Set tip to 0 if the receipt already includes an automatic service charge.

Change people count to see how delivery fees or tax affect each person's share.

What this includes

User-entered tip
User-entered sales tax
Per-person split

What this does not include

Automatic gratuity, delivery fees and platform service fees unless included in subtotal
Tip pooling, wage law and payroll compliance
Item-by-item split differences

When to check official sources

Check the receipt, restaurant policy and labor agencies before making payroll or wage decisions.