Pre-tax or after-tax tip
Choose the convention you prefer instead of letting the calculator make the decision invisibly.
Settle the bill without
starting a committee.
Choose a tip, use the pre-tax amount if you want, split the check, and round each person's share without hiding the extra.
Your bill stays on this device. Amounts are calculated locally and are not recorded. Version 1.1.0 · Clearer bill labels, safer input checks, and practical per-person rounding.
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Enter the check
Tip customs vary. Choose the amount that fits the service and situation.
Your preferred tip, tip basis, and rounding choice are remembered. Bill amount, tax, and group size are not.
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The math everyone can see.
Split stays exact
The unrounded result divides the same grand total evenly across the group.
Rounding is explained
If you round each share up, the extra amount is shown so the new total is never a surprise.
Tip-calculator questions.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Many people calculate a tip from the pre-tax subtotal, while others use the final check. This tool supports both approaches.
Does splitting change the tip?
No. The calculator determines the total tip and check first, then divides the complete amount by the number of people.
What does rounding up do?
Choose the next 50 cents or next whole dollar for each person's final share. The exact extra amount is shown before anyone pays.
Does HandyPebble know what I spent?
No. The bill math runs in your browser and there is no account or server-side bill history.