Split it, merge it, settle it without fuss
Groups often want separate bills, and big families join tables. The POS handles both in a few taps, with every part paid and recorded correctly.
| Item | Qty | Bill | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Karahi (half) | 1 | Bill A | 1,450 |
| Garlic Naan | 2 | Bill A | 300 |
| Mint Margarita | 2 | Bill A | 420 |
| Mutton Handi (half) | 1 | Bill B | 1,950 |
| Roti | 4 | Bill B | 160 |
| Chai | 4 | Bill B | 580 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 4,860 |
Bill B still open on T-1
Splitting a sample table bill by item
Flexible bills, correct records
A table's order can be split by moving items to separate bills, by guest, or into equal parts. Each part prints and is paid on its own, by cash or card, and the table closes only when every part is settled.
Merging works the other way: when a group spreads over two or three tables, their orders are combined into one bill. The kitchen history of each table is kept, so reports still show exactly what was ordered and where.
Key points
- Split by item, by guest or equally
- Each part paid by its own method
- Merge two or more tables into one bill
- Original order and KOTs stay linked
- Table closes only when everything is paid
Splitting a table bill
Step by step, the way it happens in your restaurant.
Cashier opens the table's running order.
By item, by guest or into equal parts.
Each part becomes its own bill.
Cash, card or wallet for each bill.
Table frees when the last part is paid.
Sales and payments show correctly per bill.
Equal split, printed
When friends split equally, each person gets a printed share of the same table bill.
Table T-4 · Bill 2 of 3
Split equally · Waiter A
Sample equal-split bill
| From | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| T-5 | BBQ platter, Naan x6, Raita | 5,120 |
| T-6 | Chicken Karahi, Daal, Roti x8 | 3,780 |
| T-6 | Soft drinks x6 | 840 |
| TOTAL | 9,740 |
Two sample tables merged into one bill
Bill handling options
Included in Restaurant POS, with no extra modules to buy.
Split by item
Move dishes to separate bills for each payer.
Split by guest
Assign items to seats or guests as they order.
Split equally
Divide the total into equal parts in one step.
Merge tables
Join orders from several tables into one bill.
Mixed payments
Each part can be paid by a different method.
Audit trail
Every split, merge and reprint is recorded.
The numbers behind it
Examples of the reports this feature feeds. Figures are sample data.
Split bills by day
Tables paid in more than one part (sample data)
How bills were split
One month (sample data)
Notes from our setup team
Practical advice from setting up restaurants like yours.
Ask large groups if they want separate bills before printing the first one.
It is the fastest option when everyone shares dishes.
Merge tables early so the kitchen and bill show one group.
Bill reprints can need approval so old bills are not reused.
Split & merge bills: common questions
Can each person pay by a different method?
Yes. Each split bill is paid on its own by cash, card or another method you use.
Can I split after the bill has printed?
Usually yes, with the right user rights. We set the exact rules with you during setup.
Do merged tables still show in reports?
Yes. The merged bill keeps the history of the tables it came from.
How are service charge and tax split?
They are applied according to your settings; we confirm your tax and service charge rules during setup.
See split & merge bills working in your restaurant
Book a free demo and we'll show it with a menu like yours.