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Edit: Misinformed.
Ohhh. I thought it was just an image/PR thing, ~~but that makes so much more sense, because there is direct financial benefit.~~ Thanks for educating!
Still, at least the charities also benefit from it. Probably does feel easier for most people to spare a few cents while shopping, potentially avoiding small change, instead of having to actively donate a few dollars.
If they did that it is illegal, the customers can retain receipt and claim as charitable deduction, the business cannot as they are just a middle man funds collector.
Thanks for the correction!