Restaurant Bill Calculator
Calculate your complete restaurant bill with itemized food, alcohol, sales tax, service fees, and optional tip calculation on pre-tax or post-tax subtotal.
Restaurant Dining Check Formula
Subtotal = Food + Drinks − Discount; Tax = (Subtotal + Service Fee) × Tax %; Tip = (Subtotal or Subtotal+Tax) × Tip %; Grand Total = Subtotal + Service + Tax + Tip- Service Fee: Optional 3%–5% kitchen wellness or health fee applied prior to sales tax.
- Sales Tax: State and municipal prepared food sales tax levied on food and service charges.
- Tip Basis Selection: Standard US etiquette applies tips to the pre-tax food subtotal.
Step-by-Step Worked Example
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How to Use This Calculator
Assumptions & Limitations
- Discounts or gift cards are subtracted before calculating tax and tip.
- Tipping basis is explicitly highlighted to prevent accidental double-tipping on taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should you tip on the pre-tax subtotal or the total including tax?
Standard US dining etiquette dictates calculating tips on the food and beverage subtotal before tax. Tipping on the post-tax total pays gratuity on government taxes, adding 1.5% to 2% to your bill unnecessarily.
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