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by GuB-42 963 days ago
And I am all for it.

How much tax there is to pay is not my problem as a consumer. The only thing that matters is how much it will cost me to get the thing. Everything one must pay, including all fees and taxes should be included. Listing these will only cause unnecessary confusion and is often done in a deceptive manner.

It has nothing to do with adding root certificates to browsers. These are consumer protection laws against deceptive advertising. It may be surprising to Americans but in most of Europe, thanks to such laws, the price you see is usually the exact price you are paying. No taxes, fees or tips, it is all included, which I think is better for everyone.