Dollar Tree, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Letters of Credit [Abstract]
Letter of Credit Reimbursement and Security Agreement capacity	$ 356.5
Software Licenses And Support, Telecommunication Services And Store Technology Assets And Maintenance
Communications and Information Technology [Abstract]
Total commitment	189.8
Letters Of Credit For Routine Purchases Of Imported Merchandise
Letters of Credit [Abstract]
Committed to letters of credit	209.6
Stand-by Letter Of Credit Expiring In 2021
Letters of Credit [Abstract]
Committed to letters of credit	98.7
Surety Bond
Surety Bonds [Abstract]
Surety bonds	$ 96.5

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