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A resident of Summerville, who relocated there several years ago, has expressed frustration over the 9% sales tax in Charleston and surrounding towns, which is higher compared to other areas. While acknowledging that the property tax is lower, they are particularly irked by businesses that charge an additional 3% credit card (CC) fee. They argue that although this is legal, many businesses outside the area do not impose this charge. The resident is calling for a boycott of businesses that pass on this cost to customers, attributing this practice to the overpopulation of the area.
Answers from Social Media
In response to the resident’s complaint, various viewpoints have been shared on social media. One user recalls a time when CC fees were not charged because paper checks were more common. They argue that the fees were introduced to cover the costs associated with bounced checks and petty cash theft by cashiers…