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Trip Cost Splitter

Split the cost of a group trip evenly or by custom shares. Handles shared expenses and individual expenses with settlement suggestions.

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Perfect for group travel planning — road trips, vacation rentals, and group outings. Use it to split hotel costs, gas, groceries, and activities fairly among friends and family. Also useful for shared household expenses, team lunches, and group event planning.

How It Works

Each traveler's net balance is calculated as: (shared expense share + individual expenses) - (amounts they paid). Positive balances mean they are owed money; negative balances mean they owe money. The settlement algorithm uses a greedy debt-simplification approach that matches the biggest debtor with the biggest creditor to minimize the number of transactions.

Fun Fact: The concept of splitting bills in groups dates back to ancient Roman 'convivia' (dinner parties), where hosts would divide costs among guests — making this one of humanity's oldest financial tools!

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