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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Shipping Costs | $ 9.4 | $ 10.1 | $ 16.7 | $ 19.4
Handling Costs | $ 38.4 | $ 42.7 | $ 75.6 | $ 83.7

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