Does the calculator include tax in the tip?
You choose. Use pre-tax for a tip based on the subtotal, or post-tax for a tip based on subtotal plus sales tax.
Free cafe calculator
Free tax and tip calculator
Add sales tax, choose a tip, and split a restaurant or cafe bill without mental math.
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tip total
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Tax and tip calculator
Add sales tax, gratuity, and split the total.
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Total
$62.50
$31.25 per person
Subtotal$48.50
Tax (8.875%)$4.30
Tip (20%)$9.70
Split 2 ways$31.25
Tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal.
Common examples
Quick totals for everyday bills
These examples use pre-tax tip calculation. Change the tip basis in the calculator when you want gratuity based on the post-tax amount.
$25.00 bill8.5% tax20% tip$32.13 total
$48.50 bill8.875% tax20% tip$62.50 total
$80.00 bill7.25% tax18% tip$100.20 total
$120.00 bill9.5% tax22% tip$157.80 total
Can I enter my local sales tax rate?
Yes. Enter any percentage, including decimal rates like 8.875 or 7.25.
Does the split include tax and tip?
Yes. The per-person amount divides the full total, including subtotal, sales tax, and tip.
Can cafes use this for customer checks?
Yes, but CafeTally is built for the deeper work behind the check: tracking inventory, receipts, recipes, costs, and margins.
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