Phrases Shopping and Asking for Prices

Could you give me a breakdown of the costs?

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Meaning

Can you explain the different charges?

Example sentences

John: 'Could you give me a breakdown of the costs?'<br>

Alice: 'Certainly. The total includes the item price, tax, and shipping.'

John: 'Of course. There's the base price, then a small surcharge for expedited delivery.'

Alice: 'Could you give me a breakdown of the costs?'<br>