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GST & Service Charge Restaurant Calculator

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🧾Proportional Taxes, Fees & Promos

Taxes and discounts are mathematically apportioned by each person's exact food spend.

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Tax & Compliance Splitter

GST & Service Charge Restaurant Calculator

Indian restaurant bills often combine 5% GST on food, 10% optional service charge, and 18-22% VAT on alcohol. Dividing taxes equally causes non-drinkers and light eaters to heavily subsidize heavy spenders.

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Independent Tax Fields

Separate inputs for GST, service fee, tips, and flat charges.

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Zero Penny Rounding Drift

Guaranteed reconciliation of multi-party tax splits.

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Direct Payee Routing

Direct repayment calculation to the person who paid.

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Numerical Verification

Worked Example: ₹2,500 Subtotal + 5% GST (₹125) + 10% Service Charge (₹250)

Verified Bill Total₹2,875.00

3 diners order ₹2,500 of food. Total tax is 15% (5% GST + 10% Service Charge = ₹375.00). Grand total is ₹2,875.00.

Itemized Line Items & Allocation

Aditya’s Salmon + 1/3 Dessert₹950 + ₹116.67
₹1,066.67
Neha’s Risotto + 1/3 Dessert₹620 + ₹116.67
₹736.67
Karan’s Chicken + 1/3 Dessert₹580 + ₹116.66
₹696.66

Fair Share Calculation per Person

Aditya₹1,066.67 food + ₹53.33 GST + ₹106.67 Service Charge
₹1,227.00
Neha₹736.67 food + ₹36.83 GST + ₹73.67 Service Charge
₹847.00
Karan₹696.66 food + ₹34.83 GST + ₹69.67 Service Charge
₹801.00
💡Total: ₹1,227 + ₹847 + ₹801 = ₹2,875.00. Aditya pays ₹160 in tax/service, while Karan pays only ₹104.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions about GST & Service Charge Calculator

Is restaurant service charge mandatory in India?
No. As per Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines, service charge is voluntary. If your restaurant waives it, simply set the Service Charge field to 0% in TryBillSplit.
How does GST on restaurant bills work?
Most standalone AC and non-AC restaurants in India levy 5% GST (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST) with no input tax credit. Restaurants inside luxury hotels (room tariff > ₹7,500) levy 18% GST.
Does the calculator show the tax breakdown on WhatsApp summaries?
Yes! The generated WhatsApp summary shows each person’s base food subtotal, added taxes, discounts, and final settlement link.