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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - SALES TAX ACCOUNTING (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Sales tax | $ 20.7 | $ 34.0

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