I'm comparing the options between buying 1400 points for $19.99 vs 500 points for $7.25. The former is buying a card at a retail store, the latter is buying the points directly from the 360. If buying from the 360 includes tax (or just doesn't charge it, either way), then it's cheaper. Otherwise, the card is cheaper.
Does anyone know which way it goes?
Best Answer
The price online does not include tax, however most of the time the price listed on the site is the price you end up paying at the time of checkout. Then they add the taxes.
Found this after my post: http://forums.xbox.com/32258669/PrintPost.aspx
Q: Do I pay taxes when I use my Points to obtain digital goods and services?
A: No. Applicable taxes are paid on the purchase of Points, not on the redemption of the Points for digital goods and services.