How to use the split bill calculator

People, items, tax/tip settings, and mode restore from localStorage on this device. No bill data is sent to a server.

Workflow

Choose Itemized or Joint Split on the main stage (or in Options). Step 1 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
Add or rename people in Options — each person gets a color used on chips and result cards. Step 2 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
Itemized: add rows with name + price, then tap person chips to assign. Shared items split evenly among selected people only. Rows with nobody tagged show an amber “Unassigned” note. Step 3 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
Set tax (% or flat) and tip (presets, custom %, or flat). Tip defaults to the US pre-tax convention; switch to post-tax if you tip on the taxed total. Tax and tip are allocated proportionally to each person’s item subtotal — not by headcount. Step 4 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
Joint Split: enter one bill amount, then Equal, Exact $, Percent (must sum to 100%), or Shares (e.g. 2 shares for a couple). Step 5 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
Review the live totals bar and per-person cards, then Copy summary or Print a clean receipt. Step 6 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.

Worked examples

Shared dinner: Assign two entrees to their diners and split an appetizer between three people. Use the primary control (Add items) after setting options appropriate to this scenario.
Simple check: Use Joint Split with percentages when everyone already agreed on their shares. Use the primary control (Add items) after setting options appropriate to this scenario.

Before you roll

Split Bill Calculator helps a group turn a restaurant check into an understandable amount for each person. Itemized mode lets you assign dishes and shared plates, while Joint Split is faster when only the total matters. Tax and tip can be percentages or flat amounts and are alloc

Confirm everyone agrees what Add items means for your group before you rely on a single outcome.

Open Options or the sidebar when labels are hidden on small screens.

If something looks wrong

If results look wrong: The calculator does not process payments, verify a receipt, or resolve disputes about who ordered an item.

Mobile and keyboard notes

Add items is reachable from touch and keyboard.

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