Last updated October 6, 2026
Split a restaurant bill by item in 3 steps: total what each person ordered, divide shared dishes between the people who shared them, then add tax and tip in proportion.
The fair way to split tax and tip is in proportion to what each person ordered. Worked example: a $100 dinner for three with 8% tax and a 20% tip.
Use Splitwise to track shared expenses over time (rent, trips, roommates). Use Tabby to split one restaurant bill by item at the table, with no app needed for your friends.
When your group uses different payment apps, work out each person's exact share and let them pay you in whichever app they use. Here's what each app needs from you.