Tipping
Per-person share
Divide the tip-inclusive total, not the bare bill, so the percentage stays intact for each person.
The Formula
per person = total / people
Divide the tip-inclusive total, not the bare bill, so the percentage stays intact for each person.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| total | Bill plus tip | currency | The figure to divide, after the tip has been added. |
| people | Number of people splitting | count | Enter 1 when you are paying alone. |
| per person | Each person's share | currency | For 100.89 across two people this is 50.445. |
What Each Symbol Means
totalcurrency
Bill plus tip
The figure to divide, after the tip has been added.
peoplecount
Number of people splitting
Enter 1 when you are paying alone.
per personcurrency
Each person's share
For 100.89 across two people this is 50.445.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate a tip page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate A Tip, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.