Enter the total bill amount, the tip percentage, and the number of people into the calculator to determine the tip amount per person.
Tip Divider Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the tip per person.
Tip Per Person = (Total Bill * (Tip Percentage / 100)) / Number of People
Variables:
- Total Bill is the final amount on the bill before tip.
- Tip Percentage is the percentage of the total bill that is being given as a tip.
- Number of People is the number of individuals sharing the tip.
To calculate the tip per person, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (expressed as a decimal), then divide by the number of people.
What is a Tip Divider?
A tip divider is a tool used to calculate how much each person should contribute towards a tip when splitting the cost among multiple people. This is particularly useful in dining situations where a single bill is shared, ensuring that everyone pays an equal share of the tip.
How to Calculate Tip Per Person?
The following steps outline how to calculate the tip per person.
- First, determine the total bill amount before tip.
- Next, determine the tip percentage you wish to give.
- Then, determine the number of people sharing the bill.
- Use the formula to calculate the tip per person.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total Bill = $150
Tip Percentage = 20%
Number of People = 4
