TryBillSplit

Potluck & House Party Expense Calculator

Active Members (tap any name to edit):
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🍽️Receipt Line Items

Add dishes, drinks, or appetizers. Tap members to toggle shares (1×, 2×, 3×).

🧾Proportional Taxes, Fees & Promos

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

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Presets:
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Total Receipt Amount
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Food Items:₹0.00
Taxes & GST:+₹0.00
Service Chg:+₹0.00
Tip:+₹0.00
Platform Fee:+₹0.00
Discount:-₹0.00
👥 Fair Share BreakdownProportional
⚡ Who Pays Whom (Settlements)Simplified

Minimum cash flow algorithm matches net balances to minimize total transfers.

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House Parties & Potlucks Splitter

Potluck & House Party Expense Calculator

Hosting a party where Ankit bought the beer, Bhavna bought the BBQ meats, Chetan brought chips, and Divya brought disposable plates? Track who spent what and settle the net differences with zero friction.

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Multi-Contributor Reconciliation

Perfect for parties where everyone buys something different.

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Optimized Settlement Graph

Collapses confusing circular IOUs into minimal payments.

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Instant Mobile Link

No signup, no passwords, immediate access for all guests.

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Numerical Verification

Worked Example: 5 Hosts, ₹14,700 Total Party Spend

Verified Bill Total₹14,700.00

Each host owes an equal 1/5 share of ₹2,940.00. Ankit (+₹2,560) and Bhavna (+₹860) are owed refunds. Chetan (-₹990), Divya (-₹1,690), and Esha (-₹740) owe money.

Itemized Line Items & Allocation

Ankit: Paid ₹5,500Receives ₹2,560.00
+₹2,560.00
Bhavna: Paid ₹3,800Receives ₹860.00
+₹860.00
Esha: Paid ₹2,200Owes ₹740.00
-₹740.00
Chetan: Paid ₹1,950Owes ₹990.00
-₹990.00
Divya: Paid ₹1,250Owes ₹1,690.00
-₹1,690.00

Fair Share Calculation per Person

Divya pays AnkitSettles Divya’s net balance directly to top creditor Ankit
₹1,690.00
Chetan pays AnkitSettles remaining balance to Ankit
₹870.00
Chetan pays BhavnaCompletes Chetan’s settlement
₹120.00
Esha pays BhavnaSettles Esha’s net balance directly to Bhavna
₹740.00
💡All 5 hosts are squared away with 4 quick direct transfers instead of 10 individual reimbursements.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions about Potluck & Party Splitter

What if some guests only came for food and didn’t drink alcohol?
Simply edit the Craft Beer expense row and remove the non-drinkers from the owedBy list. The beer cost will be divided only among the drinkers.
Can we add guests who didn’t buy anything and only owe money?
Yes! Add them to the participants list. When an expense is created, include them in the split. Their paid amount will be ₹0 and they will owe their fair share.
Can I copy the final payment instructions to our party WhatsApp group?
Yes! Tap "Copy WhatsApp Summary" to copy a cleanly formatted message listing who pays whom and the exact amounts owed.