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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2010
Foreign Currency Risk |  |  |
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges, in SG&A | $ (0.67) | $ 1.82 | $ 1.73
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges, in income tax expense | $ 0.04 | $ (0.02) | $ 0.05
Percentage increase in Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. Dollar | 4.00% |  |
Net sales revenue | Geographic concentration | International operations - transactions denominated in foreign currencies |  |  |
Foreign Currency Risk |  |  |
Percentage of net sales revenue in foreign currencies | 18.20% | 14.10% | 14.80%

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