Bill Splitter - Free Online Tool | PivaBox

Split a bill with friends — supports even split, percentage split, and item-by-item splitting with tip and tax

Bill Splitter — Fairly Divide Restaurant Bills, Group Expenses, and Shared Costs with Even Split, Percentage, or Item-by-Item Methods Including Tip and Tax

1. Enter the total bill amount, then optionally specify a tip percentage (common standards range from 15% in the US for standard service to 20%+ for excellent service) and a tax percentage if tax is added separately (varies by jurisdiction — 5–10% in most US states, 10–20% VAT in Europe). The tool displays a running total that includes the base bill plus any configured tip and tax, so you can verify the final amount before splitting. All currency inputs accept decimal values for precise calculations — the tool handles rounding to two decimal places to avoid fractional-cent discrepancies.
2. Choose your split method based on the group's preferences: Split Evenly divides the total equally among all participants — the simplest and fastest option when everyone shared food and drinks roughly equally. By Percentage lets each person pay a custom percentage of the total — useful when one person offered to cover more (a birthday celebrant paying 0%, everyone else splitting their share) or when couples share a single portion of the bill. By Items is the fairest method — add individual items with their prices and assign each item to specific people; each person pays only for what they ordered plus their proportional share of tip and tax.
3. Review the detailed per-person breakdown showing: subtotal (their items or share of the base bill), tip share, tax share, and the total per person. For item-by-item splitting, expand each person's section to see exactly which items they're paying for. All calculations happen entirely in your browser — your bill data, personal spending habits, and group expense details never leave your device or touch any server. The clean, card-based layout is designed for use right at the restaurant table with your phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the item-by-item split handle shared items like appetizers that multiple people eat?

The item-by-item split mode lets you assign each item to one or more people — perfect for handling shared dishes. For a shared appetizer, you can either: (1) assign it to all people who shared it (the cost divides equally among them), (2) split it manually by adding separate line items (e.g., 'Spring Rolls — Alice', 'Spring Rolls — Bob' at half price each), or (3) assign the shared item to one person and use the percentage mode to adjust — for example, if Alice paid for the appetizer, assign it to her and slightly reduce her percentage of other shared costs. For large groups at Chinese dim sum, Korean BBQ, or Spanish tapas where sharing is the norm, the percentage or even split modes are often more practical than tracking every dish assignment. The PivaBox Bill Splitter runs entirely in your browser — your dining preferences and expense data stay private.

How are tip and tax calculated when using the item-by-item split method?

In item-by-item mode, tip and tax are distributed proportionally based on each person's share of the subtotal. This is the most equitable approach — someone who ordered a $40 steak pays proportionally more tip and tax than someone who ordered a