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Financial Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)
€ in Millions, ZAR in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2017
ZAR
Nov. 30, 2017
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2017
ZAR
Aug. 31, 2017
EUR (€)
Nov. 30, 2016
ZAR
Nov. 30, 2016
EUR (€)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]                  
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                  
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts $ 6.2 $ 6.9     $ 5.0        
Fair Value Hedging [Member]                  
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                  
Realized and unrealized gains, net of related income tax effects 4.0 6.5     $ 3.9        
Net Investment Hedging [Member]                  
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                  
Foreign currency translation forward contracts, after tax net gains (losses) (0.7) (0.1)              
Derivative contracts ineffective amount $ 0.0 $ 0.0              
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts     ZAR 43.0 € 32.6   ZAR 43.0 € 32.8 ZAR 43.0 € 32.6