Step-by-step walkthrough

Tip & Bill Split Guide

Use this companion guide beside the interactive calculator to make sure you understand the “why” behind every click. Each section includes the classroom explanation, student-friendly language, and quick practice prompts.

Before you start

Collect the data points listed below and double-check their units. Keeping an organized “givens” list is one of the fastest ways to reduce math errors and impress exam graders.

  • tip
  • bill split
  • gratuity

Detailed procedure

  1. Step 1

    Type the bill total before tip.

  2. Step 2

    Set a tip percentage.

  3. Step 3

    Choose how many people will split the check and copy the per-person number.

Teaching & troubleshooting tips

Does it include tax?

Enter the post-tax bill amount if you want to tip on the total. Use the discount/tax calculator first if you need to forecast both.

Can I tip on a different base?

Adjust the bill field to whatever amount you want to apply the tip to; the math stays the same.

Next steps