How to use this calculator
Enter the subtotal before tax and tip, your local sales tax rate, the tip percentage and the number of people. The tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. If the total does not divide evenly to the cent, the calculator tells you how many people need to pay one extra cent.
Splitting household bills is different
For rent and utilities shared by roommates or partners, an even split isn’t always fair, especially when incomes or room sizes differ. Our guide to splitting household bills fairly walks through even, proportional and room-size methods with examples.