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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Percentage inventory valued under LIFO 76.00% 78.00%
Higher inventory if FIFO applied entirely $ 103.3 $ 96.1
Increase in cost of goods sold due to LIFO accounting method 7.2  
Effect of LIFO inventory liquidation on income 2.4  
LIFO expense related to inflation 9.6  
Warehousing and administrative expenses charged to inventory 33.3 33.8
Outstanding checks 69.7 71.4
Buildings [Member]
   
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life, maximum years 40  
Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
   
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life, minimum years 2  
Estimated useful life, maximum years 10  
Capitalized Software [Member]
   
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life, maximum years 10  
Customer Rebates [Member]
   
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Accrued liabilities 36.4 55.7
Supplier Allowances [Member]
   
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Receivables related to supplier allowances $ 60.2 $ 81.3