Restaurant Bill Splitting in Odoo 18
By Braincuber Team
Published on December 26, 2025
Restaurant servers juggling group tables create checkout chaos: "Can I get my drinks separate?" "We're splitting evenly—just divide by four." "I only had the appetizer—charge me $12." Paper receipts get scribbled with calculations, credit cards get mixed up, one person's payment processes while others wait, and manual splitting errors cause disputes when the math doesn't add up. Large parties turn table turnover into a 20-minute payment ordeal.
Odoo 18's Bill Splitting feature transforms group checkout into a streamlined digital process. Servers tap products to assign them to specific diners, split orders by item or equal shares with automatic calculation, process payments individually or together, and print early receipts for customer review before payment. Each guest's portion appears separately with accurate totals, eliminating math errors and speeding checkout so tables turn faster during rush periods.
Bill Splitting Features:
- Split by individual product selection
- Split by equal division across guests
- Adjust quantities per person
- Multiple payment methods per order
- Early receipt printing for review
- Automatic total calculation
- Clear itemization per guest
- Sequential payment processing
Understanding Bill Splitting
Bill splitting divides a single order into multiple payment transactions, each covering a portion of the total.
Common Splitting Scenarios
By Individual Items
Use Case: Each person pays for what they ordered
Example: Alice gets burger ($15), Bob gets salad ($12)—each pays their amount
Equal Division
Use Case: Split total evenly among guests
Example: $60 total ÷ 4 people = $15 each
Custom Portions
Use Case: Mixed individual items and shared dishes
Example: 3 personal meals + 1 shared appetizer split 3 ways
Payment Method Mix
Use Case: Different payment methods per split
Example: Person A pays cash, Person B pays card
Step 1: Enable Bill Splitting
Activation
- Navigate to Settings: Go to
Point of Sale→Configuration→Settings - Select POS Shop: Choose your Bar/Restaurant POS configuration
- Enable Bill Splitting: Check "Bill Splitting" option
- Save Settings
Requirement: POS must be configured as Restaurant type (not retail) to access bill splitting features.
Step 2: Create Order in POS
Take the table order as normal before splitting the bill.
Order Entry
- Open POS session
- Select table or create new order
- Add all products for the entire group
- Verify order is complete before splitting
Example Order - Table of 3:
Step 3: Access Split Function
Opening Split Interface
- In POS with order loaded, click
Actionbutton - Select
Splitfrom dropdown menu - Split window opens showing all order items
Step 4: Split the Bill
Select which products belong to each payment portion.
Split by Products
Select Products for First Guest
Tap products this person ordered (e.g., Cheeseburger + half of shared appetizer)
Adjust Quantities
For shared items, modify quantity (e.g., 0.5 for half an appetizer, or 1/3)
Review Split Total
Right side shows selected items total—verify accuracy
Click "Split Order"
Creates new payment for selected products
Example Split Breakdown
Guest 1 Payment
- Cheeseburger: $15.00
- Shared App (1/3): $3.00
- Total: $18.00
Guest 2 Payment
- Caesar Salad: $12.00
- Shared App (1/3): $3.00
- Total: $15.00
Guest 3 Payment
- Grilled Chicken: $18.00
- Shared App (1/3): $3.00
- Total: $21.00
Step 5: Process Payments
After splitting, process each portion's payment separately.
First Payment
- Split order appears in cart showing selected items
- Click
Paymentbutton - Select payment method (Cash, Card, etc.)
- Process payment and validate
- Receipt prints for this portion
Remaining Payments
- After first payment completes, click
Continue - Remaining unpaid items display in cart
- Repeat split process for next guest (Action → Split)
- Process payment for second portion
- Continue until all portions paid
Automatic Tracking: POS automatically tracks paid vs unpaid portions, preventing double-charging or missing items.
Early Receipt Printing
Allow customers to review their bill before payment for transparency and accuracy.
Enabling Early Receipts
- Go to
Point of Sale→Configuration→Settings - Select your POS shop configuration
- Enable "Early Receipt Printing"
- Save settings
Using Early Receipt Print
- With order in cart (before payment), click
Actionbutton - Select
Billoption (appears after enabling) - Preview popup shows order details
- Click
Printto print receipt - Customer reviews printed bill
- Proceed to payment after confirmation
Early Receipt Benefits:
Catch errors before payment
Customer transparency
Reduce payment disputes
Allow order modifications
Best Practices
Confirm Before Splitting
Verify complete order with table before splitting. Adding items after split complicates payment tracking.
Fractional Quantities
Use decimal quantities for shared items (0.33 for 1/3, 0.5 for half). POS handles decimal pricing accurately.
Process Sequentially
Complete one split payment before starting next. Attempting simultaneous splits causes confusion and errors.
Staff Training
Train servers on split workflow during slow periods. Rushing during dinner rush causes mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Odoo 18's Bill Splitting feature transforms group checkout from a time-consuming manual process into a streamlined digital workflow. By enabling precise item-by-item allocation or equal division, supporting fractional quantities for shared dishes, and processing independent payment methods per guest, you eliminate calculation errors, speed up table turnover, and enhance customer satisfaction during the critical payment moment.
Combined with Early Receipt Printing for transparency and accuracy verification before payment, the bill splitting system turns what used to be a potential point of friction—"Who had what?"—into a smooth, professional experience. Whether managing casual lunch groups, business dinners with expense account splits, or large celebration parties, Odoo POS gives your staff the tools to handle any payment scenario with confidence and speed, getting customers out the door happy so you can seat the next table.
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