Spanish phrase
¿Cómo se calcula ~?
Meaning
How is ___ calculated?
When to use it
Asks for the method to compute an amount. Used to request how to calculate fees, percentages, or tips in everyday situations with a neutral, polite tone.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo se calcula la propina aquí?
How is the tip calculated here?
Normalmente se deja entre el 10% y el 15% del total.
People usually leave between 10% and 15% of the total.