Sales tax won't be due on the purchase, even if delivery of the item occurs after the sales tax holiday weekend has ended. Yes, the sales tax holiday exemption is limited to eligible sales of items that cost $2,500 or less. You don't have to take home an item you purchase on the sales tax holiday weekend in order to qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption. If you pay for the item in full on the sales tax holiday weekend, you can arrange for delivery of the item after the sales tax holiday weekend has ended. After the sales tax holidayIf you exchange or return an item once the sales tax holiday has ended, no tax is due.