Splitting a restaurant bill shouldn’t mean passing a phone around the table. Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage with the slider and say how many people are paying. The Tip Calculator shows the tip, the grand total and exactly how much each person owes. It works in rupees by default, but the arithmetic is the same in any currency, so you can use it on trips abroad too.
How to use the tip calculator
- Bill amount: the total on the bill. If a service charge is already included, see the note on service charges below.
- Split between: the number of people sharing the bill.
- Tip percentage: drag the slider between 0% and 30%.
- Press Calculate Tip to see the tip amount, the grand total and the amount per person.
Tip formula
Total = Bill + Tip
Per person = Total ÷ Number of people
Worked example
Dinner for 4 comes to ₹3,240 and you want to leave 10%. Tip = ₹324, total = ₹3,564, so each person pays ₹891.
Quick tipping table
| Bill | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹500 | ₹25 | ₹50 | ₹75 | ₹100 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹50 | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹200 |
| ₹2,500 | ₹125 | ₹250 | ₹375 | ₹500 |
| ₹5,000 | ₹250 | ₹500 | ₹750 | ₹1,000 |
Mental shortcut: 10% is the bill with the decimal point moved one place left (₹1,840 → ₹184). Halve that for 5%, and add the two for 15%.
Service charge vs tip in India
Many Indian restaurants add a “service charge” (often 5–10%) to the bill. Under guidelines issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in July 2022, restaurants and hotels cannot add a service charge automatically or by default, and cannot refuse service if you decline to pay it. The Delhi High Court upheld these guidelines in 2025. Any tip is voluntary and is up to you.
- If you are happy to pay a service charge that is on the bill, you usually don’t need to tip extra. Set the slider to 0%.
- If you ask for the service charge to be removed, you can tip staff directly in cash, which is more likely to reach the people who served you.
- If a restaurant insists on a service charge, you can complain on the National Consumer Helpline (1915) or online.
Tipping norms around the world
| Country / region | Restaurant custom |
|---|---|
| India | Optional; 5–10% for good service when no service charge is added |
| United States, Canada | Expected; 15–20% of the pre-tax bill |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5%; often added as a discretionary service charge |
| UAE | 10–15% common; check for a service charge |
| Europe (most) | Round up or 5–10%; service often included |
| Japan, South Korea | Not expected; can even be refused |
| Thailand, Singapore | Small tips appreciated; 10% service charge is common in Singapore |
Fair splitting tips
- Uneven orders: if one person ordered much more, split the shared items equally and add each person’s own items separately.
- Rounding: round each share up to the nearest ₹10 to make UPI or cash easier. The small extra can go to the staff.
- Tip on pre-tax amount: tip etiquette usually calculates the tip on the food bill before GST. For a bill with 5% GST, use the food subtotal if you want to be precise.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a 10% tip?
Move the decimal point one place to the left. 10% of ₹1,250 is ₹125. For 15%, add half of that again: ₹125 + ₹62.50 = ₹187.50.
Is tipping mandatory in Indian restaurants?
No. Tipping is voluntary in India. Under the CCPA guidelines of July 2022, restaurants cannot add a service charge by default or force you to pay one.
Should I tip if a service charge is already on the bill?
Usually not. A service charge is meant to replace a tip. If you would rather tip staff directly, you can ask for the service charge to be removed and leave cash.
How do I split a bill with a tip between friends?
Add the tip to the bill and divide by the number of people. ₹3,000 + 10% tip = ₹3,300, split four ways = ₹825 each. The calculator does this for you.
Should the tip be on the amount before or after GST?
By convention, on the amount before tax. The difference is small, because restaurant GST is usually 5%.