FAQ

Split the check the fair way — quick answers about privacy, fairness, and limits.

Using the tool

How are tax and tip split?

Each person pays (their item subtotal ÷ group subtotal) × tax and the same ratio × tip. That way someone who ordered more covers a fair share of tax and tip — not a flat headcount split.

Is tip calculated before or after tax?

By default tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal (common US practice). Use Tip post-tax in Options if you tip on the taxed total.

What happens if an item has no one assigned?

The row shows an amber left accent and “Unassigned — $X.XX”. That amount is excluded from person totals until you tag someone, so nothing is silently dropped.

What is Joint Split?

A non-itemized mode: equal split, exact dollar amounts per person, percentages that must sum to 100%, or shares (weights). Tax and tip still allocate by each person’s portion of the bill.

Is my bill stored on a server?

No. Preferences and the last people/items/settings are saved only in localStorage on this device. Nothing is collected or stored server-side.