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Financial Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)
€ in Millions, ZAR in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2017
USD ($)
May 31, 2016
USD ($)
May 31, 2017
USD ($)
May 31, 2016
USD ($)
May 31, 2017
ZAR
May 31, 2017
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2016
ZAR
Aug. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
May 31, 2016
ZAR
May 31, 2016
EUR (€)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts $ 3.1 $ 8.4 $ 3.1 $ 8.4     $ 8.2        
Fair Value Hedging [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Realized and unrealized gains, net of related income tax effects 5.1 5.9 5.1 5.9     $ 5.6        
Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Foreign currency translation forward contracts, after tax net gains (losses) (0.3) (1.4) 0.6 (0.2)              
Derivative contracts ineffective amount $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0              
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts         ZAR 43.0 € 32.9   ZAR 43.0 € 32.6 ZAR 43.0 € 28.5