如何汇总数据库的一列，并通过asp.net mvc中的标签显示它?

I would like to calculate the total of a db column (Amount) and display it on a label next to the total label in the view. I am unsure how to do carry out this particular task, should it be done in Javascript? or what other methods can I use? This is my project...I would like to calculate the total of a db col