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Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Refunds to customers | $ 28.0 | $ 28.1
Right of return assets | 3.7 | 6.4
Customer incentive programs | $ 40.7 | $ 33.9
Minimum |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Non-current deferred revenues, recognition period | 5 years |
Maximum |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Non-current deferred revenues, recognition period | 10 years |

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