From Friday Through Monday, Virginia Retailers Will Be Selling Energy Star Certified Appliances Without Charging The State’s Five Percent Sales Tax Rate. The Sales Tax Holiday Is The Third One That Virginia Holds Each Year. The Others Are For Back To School And Hurricane Preparedness Supplies. This Weekend’s Exemption Applies To Air Conditioners, Ceiling Fans, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Dehumidifiers, Dishwashers, Programmable Thermostats, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, And Dryers That Meet Energy Star Standards And Cost Less Than 25-Hundred Dollars.