Could you give me a breakdown of the costs?

Meaning

Can you explain the different charges?

Examples

• 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>