LUTZ, Fla. — Sunday marked the last day of the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday. Families were out getting what they need before the first bell rings this week.

Travis and Lindsay Emery were at the Tampa Premium Outlets on a mission.

With a preschooler and a fourth grader, they looked for just about everything they’ll need for school.

Lindsay said the tax-free holiday definitely helped with back-to-school shopping this year.

“I mean, it’s definitely helpful right now with prices,” she said. “They’re increasing and everything, but I mean, tax-free is really, really nice.”

The Emery family took their time as they navigated the stores and uncovered some good deals.

“Honestly, with kid jeans, when it’s $10 a pair and it’s a good brand like Osh Kosh, it matters,” Lindsay said.

With discounts and certain items tax-free, the family ended their shopping trip with over $100 in savings.