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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2019 USD ($) state | May 31, 2018 USD ($) | May 31, 2017 USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating lease expense | $ 22.8 | $ 26.0 | $ 24.9
Capital lease amortization expense | 1.6 | 1.3 | $ 1.1
Open standby letters of credit | $ 5.3 | $ 5.3 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital lease period | 1 year |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital lease period | 10 years |  |
Book Clubs |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
States with sales tax remitted (in states) | state | 39 |  |

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