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Financial Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)
€ in Millions, R in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2018
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2017
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2018
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2017
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2018
ZAR (R)
Feb. 28, 2018
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2017
ZAR (R)
Aug. 31, 2017
EUR (€)
Feb. 28, 2017
ZAR (R)
Feb. 28, 2017
EUR (€)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts $ 6.2 $ 5.6 $ 6.2 $ 5.6     $ 5.0        
Fair Value Hedging [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Realized and unrealized gains, net of related income tax effects 3.0 6.3 3.0 6.3     $ 3.9        
Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]                      
Foreign currency translation forward contracts, after tax net gains (losses) (0.6) 1.0 (1.3) 0.9              
Derivative contracts ineffective amount $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0              
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts         R 43.0 € 32.8   R 43.0 € 32.8 R 43.0 € 32.9