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Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	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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Amount of liability for consideration received or receivable from customer which is not included in transaction price, when consideration is expected to be refunded to customer, classified as current.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 606
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