How Much Should You Tip When Splitting a Restaurant Bill?.

Start with the total bill, decide whether a service charge is already included, then calculate the tip on the amount you actually intend to pay. The simplest fair split is:

1. Add the food and drinks total.
2. Add the agreed tip or service charge.
3. Divide by the number of people.

For example, a £120 bill with a 10% tip becomes £132. Split four ways, that is £33 each.

Check for service charge first

Many restaurants add an optional service charge to the bill. If it is already there, do not accidentally tip twice unless you genuinely want to add more. In the UK, tipping is discretionary; the right amount depends on the service, the venue and your group, not a fixed rule.

What if people ordered different amounts?

An equal split is easy when everyone had roughly the same meal. It can feel unfair when one person skipped drinks or another ordered a much more expensive main course. In that case, split the food by what each person had, then divide shared items and the tip in a way everyone accepts.

The Tip Splitter handles the quick version: enter the bill, tip percentage and number of people to see the total and per-person amount. It is especially handy when you need to round a number without turning the end of a meal into a calculation exercise.