For the last two years, the Lima City Schools have integrated a book vending machine at each school. Students earn coupons for their achievements in the classroom to get a book and it's theirs to take home. Altrusa International of Lima presented a check to the school today to purchase books for the machines throughout the district. They applied for a grant from Altrusa International Foundation for this project as it met their goals of improving literacy and service to the community.

Items exempt from sales tax including clothing items that are marked $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and instructional school material priced $20 or under. More details on included items can be found here. The tax holiday includes online purchases on qualifying items. Retailer coupons also apply which can boost even more savings.