How does the bill split calculator work?

Enter your pre-tax bill total, the number of people, and your desired tip percentage. The calculator adds the tip to the total, then divides by the number of people to give you the per-person amount. Everyone pays the same share.

Does this calculator include tax?

Enter your total including tax (the subtotal line on the receipt, before tip) and the calculator will add tip on top of that. If your receipt already includes tax in the printed total, enter that number directly.

What if people ordered different amounts?

This calculator assumes an even split. For a per-item split — where each person pays only for what they ordered — use the Payback app. Scan the receipt, tap to assign items, and Payback calculates individual totals with proportional tax and tip.

How do I split a bill with 3 people?

Enter your bill total and set the number of people to 3. The calculator divides the tip-inclusive total evenly. For example, a $90 bill with 18% tip comes to $106.20 total, or $35.40 per person.

What tip percentage should I use?

18% is a standard tip for good service; 20% is generous and easy to calculate. For exceptional service, 25% is appropriate. Some restaurants automatically add a gratuity for large parties, so always check your receipt first.

Is there a faster way to split a restaurant bill?

Yes — scan the receipt with Payback. It reads every item automatically, lets you assign items to each person with a tap, and sends Venmo or CashApp payment requests to the whole group at once. The entire process takes about 90 seconds.

Is Payback free to use?

Yes, Payback is completely free to use with no hidden fees or subscription costs.

Which payment apps does Payback integrate with?

Payback currently integrates with Venmo and CashApp. More payment platforms are coming soon.

How accurate is the receipt scanning?

Our receipt scanning technology is highly accurate and works with most receipt formats. In rare cases where items aren't recognized correctly, you can easily edit them manually.

Can I split the tax and tip?

Yes! Payback allows you to split tax and tip proportionally based on each person's items or evenly among all participants.

Is my information secure?

Absolutely. We use secure methods and simply pass your request to your preferred payment app. Your financial information is never stored on our servers.

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Bill Split Calculator

Enter your bill total, the number of people, and a tip percentage — the per-person amount updates instantly. For even splits this calculator is all you need; for per-item splits where everyone ordered differently, use the Payback app to assign items individually and send Venmo or CashApp requests in one tap.

Calculate your split

Bill Total ($)

Number of People

Tip % (default 18)

This splits the bill evenly. For exact per-item splitting, use Payback — scan the receipt and assign items to each person.

How do you split a bill with different amounts?

When everyone ordered different things, the fairest approach is to charge each person for exactly what they had, then split tax and tip proportionally. A calculator like this one handles even splits; for per-item splits, use Payback to assign items individually.

How do you split a bill with tax and tip?

Add your tip percentage to the pre-tax subtotal first, then divide by the number of people. This calculator does that automatically — enter the pre-tax total, choose your tip %, and the per-person amount updates instantly.

What is a fair tip to split on a restaurant bill?

18% is the standard baseline for good service; 20% is common for great service. For large groups some restaurants add an automatic 18–20% gratuity, so check the bill before adding more.

How do you split a bill unevenly?

An even split works when orders were similar, but uneven splits require assigning each item to the right person. Payback scans the receipt and lets you tap each item to the person who ordered it, then calculates everyone's exact share including proportional tax and tip.

Can you split a bill on Venmo or CashApp?

Yes — but you still need to calculate the right amounts first. Payback figures out what each person owes, then opens Venmo or CashApp with the amount pre-filled so you can request it in one tap.

Frequently asked questions

Need per-item splitting, not just an even divide?

Payback scans the receipt, assigns each item to the right person, and sends Venmo or CashApp requests to the whole group in one tap. Free on iOS.

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