Bill Splitter
Split a bill between friends with tax and tip — tip on the subtotal or the total, and see exactly what each person owes.
Subtotal before tax and tip.
Per person
₹345
4 people
Total bill
₹1,380
Tip
₹120
Tax
₹60
Tip per person
₹30
Tax per person
₹15
Tip on the subtotal before tax — pick whichever matches your group's convention.
How it works
Total = subtotal + subtotal × tax% + subtotal × tip%. Per person = total ÷ people.
Example: ₹1,200 with 5% tax and 10% tip across 4 → ₹345/person.
Last updated: August 2026
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When to Use This Calculator
Splitting bills is a weekly ritual for Indian groups — office lunches, dinner with college friends, family gatherings at restaurants and the UPI payments that must be exact. This calculator adds the tax, applies the tip if the group chooses one, and divides the total equally, showing the per-person share to the last rupee. It prevents the awkward moment where someone pays more than their fair share because the GST was counted twice or the headcount changed. It handles the common Indian case where a bill already includes service charge, letting you skip the tip, and it works for trips too — splitting fuel and tolls among friends in a cab. The share is shown clearly so everyone transfers the same amount via UPI without rounding arguments.
How to Use This Calculator
- Step 1: Enter the total bill amount before tax as printed on the restaurant bill.
- Step 2: Enter the tax rate as a percentage, typically 5 for most restaurants in India, or zero if the bill already includes tax.
- Step 3: Enter the tip percentage if your group plans to leave one, then the number of people splitting the bill.
- Step 4: Read the per-person amount to the last rupee, along with the tax, tip and grand total, then round up only if everyone agrees.
Worked Example
Five colleagues split a dinner bill of ₹2,450 before tax. With 5% GST (₹122.50) the taxable total is ₹2,572.50. They decide on a 10% tip (₹245), bringing the grand total to ₹2,817.50. The bill splitter divides this by five and shows that each person owes ₹563.50. If someone orders an extra drink, add the difference to the bill before splitting so everyone's share stays accurate, and remember that splitting is about fairness, not exact cents.
Tips and Common Mistakes
- •Tip 1: If someone paid for a portion of the bill in cash, subtract that amount from the bill before entering it so the tool does not split it again.
- •Tip 2: For couples or small groups, split only the food portion and keep the drinks bill separate, since drink prices usually carry a higher GST rate.
- •Tip 3: Add a note of the calculated share before paying; most UPI apps let you send exact amounts like ₹563.50 without rounding.
- ✗Mistake 1: Entering the tax-inclusive total and also entering the GST rate, which counts the tax twice and inflates every share.
- ✗Mistake 2: Forgetting to update the headcount after someone leaves early, so the remaining people end up paying more than their fair share.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a bill fairly?
Enter the bill amount, the tax percentage and the tip percentage, then the number of people. Each person pays their equal share of the total including tax and tip.
Should the tip be calculated before or after tax?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the common convention in India. The calculator applies the tip to the subtotal before adding tax.
How do I handle someone who ate less?
Split the bill into two groups with different amounts, or use the tip calculator with the bill splitter's per-person figure as a guide.
How do I split a bill unevenly?
Work out each person's share of the subtotal, apply tax and tip proportionally, and add them up. For very uneven splits, divide the bill into separate totals per group.
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