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Tip Calculator API

Calculate tips and split bills fairly between any number of people.

Category: Calculators Endpoint: /v1/calculators/tip Method: GET Auth: API Key

Fast & Accurate

Get precise results instantly.

Easy Integration

Simple REST API with JSON response.

Developer Friendly

Clear docs and SDK examples.

Free to Start

1,000 free requests/month.

Endpoint

All requests should be made to the following endpoint:

GET https://api.tools.town/v1/calculators/tip

Authentication

This endpoint requires an API Key. Include your API key in the request header.

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
You can get your API key from your dashboard.

Request Parameters

Send a GET request with query parameters.

Parameter Type Required Description Example
bill number Bill must be greater than zero. 100
tipRate number Tip rate must be between 0 and 100. 100
people number Must split between at least 1 person. 100

Example Request

curl -G "https://api.tools.town/v1/calculators/tip" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "bill=100" \
  --data-urlencode "tipRate=100" \
  --data-urlencode "people=100"

Example Response 200 OK

application/json
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "tipAmount": "0",
    "total": "0",
    "perPerson": "0",
    "tipPerPerson": "0",
    "billPerPerson": "0"
  }
}

Error Codes

Code Meaning
400 Bad Request — missing or invalid parameter
401 Unauthorized — API key missing or invalid
429 Rate limit exceeded — free tier: 1,000 requests/month
500 Internal Server Error — try again or contact support