Bill Splitting

1. What this feature is

When a single purchase covers multiple purposes (for example, a “grocery” purchase that includes fruit and household items), you can split one bill into multiple sub-bills so category statistics are more accurate.

After splitting:

• You will see multiple “sub-bills” (each with its own category, amount, and note).
• The original bill becomes a “split container” and is excluded from the list and totals to avoid double counting.

2. When to use it

• One payment includes multiple categories (food + daily essentials, transport + parking, etc.)
• You want more granular category stats or budget comparisons
• You want to allocate one receipt across different categories/tags

3. How to use it

1. Open the bill list and find the bill you want to split
2. Swipe left on the bill and select Split
3. On the Split Bill page:
   • Tap Category to choose a category for each sub-item
   • Tap Amount to enter the amount for each sub-item
   • Notes are optional (for additional context)
   • Tap Add Item if you need more rows
4. Make sure Remaining amount to allocate is 0 (the sum of sub-items matches the original amount)
5. Tap Done/Save in the top-right corner

4. Rules and notes

• The sum of sub-item amounts must equal the original bill amount; otherwise you can’t save.
• Each sub-item must have a category and an amount greater than 0.
• Statistics are calculated from sub-bills; the original bill is not included.
• Multi-level splitting is supported: a sub-bill can be split again. Totals are calculated from the final (leaf) sub-bills.
• Bill splitting and reimbursements are mutually exclusive: expenses marked as reimbursable/pending reimbursed/reimbursed can’t be split; bills that have been split can’t start the reimbursement flow. Decide whether the expense needs reimbursement first, then choose whether to split it.

5. FAQ

Q1: Where did the original bill go after splitting?

To prevent double counting, the original bill is marked as a “split container” and typically won’t appear in the list. Statistics are calculated from the sub-bills.

Q2: Can I split only part of the bill?

Yes. You can keep one line as “Other / original category” and set its amount to the remainder. The key requirement is that the sub-item totals equal the original amount.

Q3: Can I edit it after splitting?

In most cases, it’s best to edit the sub-bills directly (amount/category/note). If you need to re-split, a common approach is to delete the related sub-bills and split again.