Group dinner, mixed orders, one person had three drinks. Here's how to split without anyone feeling cheated.
If you have ever stared at a number on a form and wondered where it came from, you are not alone. Group dinner, mixed orders, one person had three drinks. Here's how to split without anyone feeling cheated.
Total ÷ heads. Simplest, fair only if everyone ate similarly.
Each pays exactly their items + proportional tax/tip. Fair but slow.
Itemised then round up to nearest $5 for ease. Tiny overpay, big convenience.
What about birthday person? Tradition splits their share among the group. Make it explicit before ordering.
Service charge with group? Usually 18% auto-added for 6+ guests in US. Don't double-tip.
If you only remember one thing from this post, make it that the inputs matter more than the calculator.