# Restaurant Bill Calculator MCP. AI Agent Connect

> Restaurant Bill Calculator handles the messy math of dining expenses. It processes individual food and drink items, applies specific tax rates for different categories, and calculates service fees. Your AI client uses these tools to provide a complete, itemized breakdown of any restaurant bill.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vU4PROsOxov1mqfePSwFAd9SaTMxGiJbqftFvsxF/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** restaurant, billing, taxation, calculator, accounting

## Description

You can stop manually calculating tips and taxes for every meal. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to handle complex restaurant billing logic. Instead of guessing the total, you provide the line items and let the agent do the heavy lifting. It distinguishes between food and drink categories to apply the correct tax rates, which is a common pain point in manual calculations. You can also set specific service fee percentages to ensure the final amount is always accurate. Whether you are tracking business expenses or splitting a check, this tool ensures the math is right every time.

## Tools

### calculate_service_fee
This tool calculates a service fee based on a percentage of the subtotal.

### calculate_taxes
This tool computes total tax amounts by looking at specific item categories.

### generate_final_bill
This tool produces a complete breakdown including subtotals, taxes, and fees.

### get_subtotal
This tool sums up all individual food and drink items before any taxes or fees are added.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the total bill for a meal with a $20 burger (food) and a $5 soda (drink), with 7% food tax, 10% drink tax, and a 15% service fee.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total bill is $28.45.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the subtotal for items costing $15.50, $10.00, and $4.50?
```

**Response:** 
```
The subtotal is $30.00.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the tax for a $50 food item with a 5% tax rate.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total tax is $2.50.
```

## Capabilities

### Category-based taxation
Your agent applies different tax rates to food versus drink items.

### Service fee math
The AI calculates service charges based on a percentage of the subtotal.

### Itemized breakdowns
Your client generates a full list of subtotals, taxes, and fees.

### Subtotal calculation
The agent sums up individual line items instantly.

## Use Cases

### Expense Reporting
Your agent processes a photo or text list of a meal to find the exact total for a report.

### Split Checks
The AI calculates individual portions including their share of tax and service fees.

### Audit Verification
You use the tool to check if a restaurant's printed bill matches the expected math.

### Budget Tracking
Your agent calculates the true cost of dining out by including all hidden fees.

## Benefits

- Eliminates manual calculation errors for complex tax rates.
- Handles different tax percentages for different item types.
- Provides a clear breakdown of every fee and tax applied.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client gives it immediate access to billing math tools.

1. Connect the MCP to your client through Vinkius.
2. Provide the list of food and drink items to your agent.
3. The agent uses the subtotal and tax tools to process the items.
4. The agent applies service fees to reach the final amount.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tax calculation work?**
The MCP calculates taxes based on the specific categories of the items, such as food or drink.

**Can I calculate service fees?**
Yes, the tool includes a specific function to calculate service fees as a percentage of the subtotal.

**What kind of clients can use this MCP?**
Any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf can use these tools.

**Does it handle different tax rates for different items?**
Yes, it is designed to handle category-specific tax rates for items like food and drinks.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after connection.