Interest Expense, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Interest Expense, Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest income included in interest expense, net	$ 0.1	$ 0.2	$ 0.4	$ 0.5

Net of interest income included in interest expense.

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