What it really means
A method of dividing a restaurant bill where each person pays for their own items plus a proportional share of shared items, tax, and tip. This approach respects both the big spenders and the modest orderers at the table. With apps like splitty, achieving a fair split takes about 30 seconds—faster than the awkward mental math and Venmo negotiations that follow an even split.
The math: Fair splitting isn’t just “pay for your stuff.” It accounts for complexity. If three people shared the appetizer, they each pay a third. If six people are splitting and one had the $65 steak, they pay more of the tip (because tip is proportional to your order, not divided equally). The math is precise. The outcome is fair.
Why it’s different from going dutch: Going dutch is the principle. Fair split is the execution. Going dutch says “pay for what you ordered.” Fair split handles the messy reality: shared appetizers, different tax rates, tip calculations, one person who didn’t drink.
The 30-second version: Scan the receipt with splitty. Tap to assign items. Tax and tip distribute automatically. Everyone pays exactly what they owe. Done before the card comes back.
