Group meals can turn awkward if nobody knows who owes what. Here are some winning strategies to keep things simple:

• Split evenly: Easiest for small groups with similar orders, or group lunches.
• Pay for what you ordered: Keep track of each person's items, plus share tax and tip (pro-tip: the RoomMate Cost Splitter can handle this math!).
• Rotate payers: Each person covers a meal, then swaps for the next. Just track who’s paid last!

Bonus: For birthdays or special events, agree to split the guest of honor’s meal among the group!

Leave the math (and the drama) to us. At your next group dinner, try our calculator below and just enjoy the company.