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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
NET EARNINGS $ 94,681 $ 82,110 [1] $ 327,063 $ 318,764 [1]
Retirement plans:        
Amortization recognized in net pension expense 188 [2] 72 [2] 637 [2] 230 [2]
Cash flow hedges:        
Effective portion of changes in fair value (543) [3] (8,171) [3] 4,091 [3] (18,783) [3]
Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income 2,021 [4] 2,258 [4] 5,986 [4] 4,353 [4]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes 1,666 (5,841) 10,714 (14,200)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 96,347 $ 76,269 $ 337,777 $ 304,564
[1] As discussed in Note 2, fiscal 2012 reflects the revisions to correct our accounting for sale-leaseback transactions.
[2] Net of tax of $112 and $43 for the three months ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively; and $263 and $115 for the nine months ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
[3] Net of tax benefit of $351 for the three months ended November 30, 2012, and net of tax of $6,927 for the three months ended November 30, 2011; and net of tax benefit of $11,377 and net of tax of $421 for the nine months ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The nine months ended November 30, 2012, includes a tax benefit adjustment of $8,518 related to prior years.
[4] Net of tax of $1,306 and $0 for the three months ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively; and $3,869 and $0 for the nine months ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.