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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Changes In and Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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3 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2014
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May 31, 2013
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| Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications in net pension expense |
$ 340 |
$ 408 |
| Tax expense |
(127) |
(152) |
| Amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense, net of tax |
213 |
256 |
| Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses, net of tax |
213 |
256 |
| Effective portion of changes in fair value |
(1,798) |
462 |
| Tax (expense) benefit |
707 |
(181) |
| Effective portion of changes in fair value, net of tax |
(1,091) |
281 |
| Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income |
2,263 |
2,905 |
| Tax expense |
(890) |
(1,144) |
| Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income, net of tax |
1,373 |
1,761 |
| Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognzied losses, net of tax |
282 |
2,042 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes |
495 |
2,298 |
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Cost Of Sales [Member]
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| Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications in net pension expense |
138 |
162 |
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Carmax Auto Finance [Member]
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| Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications in net pension expense |
7 |
9 |
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Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
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| Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications in net pension expense |
$ 195 |
$ 237 |