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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Foreign Currency Risk
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges, in SG&A	$ 0.77	$ (0.05)	$ (0.17)	$ (0.20)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges, in income tax expense	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.16	$ (0.08)
Net sales revenue | Geographic concentration | International operations - transactions denominated in foreign currencies
Foreign Currency Risk
Percentage of net sales revenue in foreign currencies	16.00%	17.00%	16.00%	19.00%

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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in income tax expense (benefit) for the reporting period. Includes the amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on foreign currency derivative instruments.

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