Free U.S. receipt calculator
Calculate tip, sales tax, total bill, and each person’s share in seconds. Enter your bill, choose a tip, add tax if needed, and split the check without guessing at the table, counter, or checkout screen.
Updated for 2026. Tax estimates are for quick bill calculation only. Use the tax rate printed on your receipt for the most accurate result.
Quick calculator
Enter the numbers from your receipt. Results update as you type, so you can compare the final total before you pay.
Tip$10.00
Tax$4.00
Each person pays$32.00
Each person’s tip$5.00
Tip comparison
This table updates from your bill amount so you can compare 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, and 25% without changing the main calculator.
| Tip percent | Tip amount | Total before tax |
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The comparison table uses the bill subtotal and does not include tax unless you choose it in the main calculator.
Formula
The calculator starts with your bill subtotal. Then it adds sales tax, tip, and any rounding you choose. If you split the check, it divides the final total by the number of people.
Example
For a $50 restaurant bill with 8% sales tax and a 20% pre-tax tip:
Real receipt situations
Use it when a receipt includes sales tax, a suggested tip, a group split, or a total that you want to check before paying.
Estimate a 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, or 25% restaurant tip and see the full bill after tax.
Split dinner, lunch, coffee, or a bar tab by the number of people at the table.
Compare a pre-tax tip and an after-tax tip when a payment screen shows suggested gratuity.
Most people calculate a restaurant tip before tax because sales tax is not part of the service price. Tipping after tax is simpler and gives a slightly larger tip. USTipCalc lets you compare both methods.
Multiply the tip basis by the tip percentage. For example, a 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10.
Most people calculate a restaurant tip before tax because sales tax is not part of the service price. Tipping after tax is simpler and slightly more generous.
Add the bill subtotal, tax, tip, and any rounding. Then divide the total by the number of people splitting the check.
Yes. Enter a flat tip amount if you want to leave a specific dollar amount instead of using the percentage field.
It is a quick estimate. Sales tax can vary by state, county, and city or town. In some locations, a transit authority or special-purpose tax district also affects the rate. The restaurant location and type of purchase can matter too. For the closest estimate, use the tax rate shown on your receipt.
Useful next steps
Use these related calculators when your receipt includes tax, a service charge, or a group split.
