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Restaurant menu prices in Saudi Arabia are usually VAT-inclusive, but not always — some places show the price before VAT and add 15% at checkout. Tip is calculated on the amount after VAT (what's actually paid), not on the amount before it.
The rounding option (to the nearest SAR 1 or 5) is useful for group cash payments, and shows you exactly how much "extra" everyone pays for that convenience.
FAQ
Is the tip calculated before or after VAT?
Always after VAT — this is the standard convention, since you tip on the actual amount you paid, not the pre-tax price.
What's the point of the rounding option?
When paying cash as a group, precise fractions (like SAR 47.35) aren't practical. Rounding to the nearest SAR 1 or 5 makes payment easier, and the calculator clearly shows the "surplus" that results from this rounding.
Source
General computational convention for group bill splitting with VAT and tip.
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Last updated: July 2026
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