The 4-percent sales tax levied by the state of Louisiana shall not apply to the first $2500 of the sales price of any consumer purchases of tangible personal property that occur on August 6-7, 2010. Consumer purchases shall mean purchases of items of tangible personal property other than vehicles subject to license & title and meals furnished for consumption on the premises where purchased, including to-go orders.

The St. Charles Parish Council and the St. Charles Parish School Board passed a resolutions to suspend local sales tax on August 6 and 7. The local sales tax in St. Charles parish is 5 percent. St. Charles parish is the only parish in Louisiana that is participating in the sales tax holiday.