I built a fast, no-BS tip calculator (Next.js, no backend)

Published: (May 3, 2026 at 08:54 AM EDT)
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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

What it does

  • Instant tip calculation (10–25% or custom)
  • Split bills between friends (up to 20 people)
  • Round‑up per person (clean numbers)
  • Pre‑tax / post‑tax tip toggle
  • Copy results in one click

Also includes a currency converter for quick travel use.

Tech stack

  • Next.js 16 (App Router)
  • React 19
  • Tailwind v4
  • TypeScript (strict)

No backend. No database. Just fast client‑side logic.

Why I built it

Most tip calculators are:

  • Slow
  • Full of ads/pop‑ups
  • Badly designed

This one is optimized for speed + UX.

Would love your feedback 🙌
What would you improve?

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