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How should I ask about the cost of my purchase if it consists of several items, e.g. one melon, three apples and some grapes? I would ask "How much is it?" meaning that my purchase is the whole thing. Is that right?

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Both are correct and understandable, it just depends how you want to ask

How much is it?
how much is the total

How much are they (altogether)?
how much are the items all together

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I would say:

  • "how much is it?"
    The total amount/the bill; a singular noun (a book), an uncountable noun.
  • "how much are they?"
    All the products; plural
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