Tip and split a bill in seconds
Enter the bill, tap a tip preset (or type your own percentage), and set how many people are sharing the cost. Pickly instantly shows the tip amount, the grand total, and exactly what each person owes — no mental math at the table.
How much to tip
In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for table service, and 20% or more for great service. Counter service and takeaway are often tipped less or not at all. Tipping customs vary widely by country, so adjust the percentage to match where you are.
Rounding for easy splitting
Use the rounding option to round the total up to the nearest dollar, or round each person’s share up so the group comfortably covers the tip — handy when everyone is paying cash.
How much should I tip?
In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for sit-down service, with 20%+ for great service. Counter service is often tipped less. This calculator lets you set any percentage and splits it across your group.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Tipping on the pre-tax amount is common and perfectly acceptable. Enter your pre-tax bill for a pre-tax tip, or enter the post-tax total if you prefer to tip on that.
How do I split a bill with a tip?
Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and set the number of people. The calculator shows the tip, the grand total, and the amount each person owes.
Is the Tip Calculator free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, and it works on any device.
Tipping customs around the world
How much to tip depends enormously on where you are. In the United States, 15 to 20 percent at sit-down restaurants is the norm and tips are a real part of workers' income. Much of Europe includes service in the bill and rounding up is plenty. In Japan and a few other countries, tipping can even be considered rude. When you travel, a quick check of local custom saves both money and awkwardness, and this calculator lets you dial in any percentage to match.
How much to tip for what
Beyond restaurants, norms vary by service. In the US, common guidelines are around 15 to 20 percent for table service, a couple of dollars or 10 to 15 percent for food delivery, 15 to 20 percent for a haircut or salon visit, and a dollar or two per bag or per drink at a bar. Exceptional service earns more; genuinely poor service is the one time a smaller tip sends a fair message.
Splitting the bill without the awkwardness
Group meals are where tip math gets messy. This calculator handles it by working out the tip and the grand total, then dividing evenly across your group so everyone pays their fair share, tip included. The rounding options are the secret weapon: round the total up for a tidy number, or round each person's share up so the group comfortably covers the tip in cash. Enter the bill, tap a preset, set the headcount, and you are done before the card machine arrives.