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Other Accrued Expenses - Schedule of accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Schedule of accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and benefits	$ 35.1	$ 32.4	$ 38.6
Accrued bonus and commissions	15.7	23.0	10.6
Returns liability	50.7	45.2	54.5
Accrued other taxes	36.1	31.4	24.5
Accrued advertising and promotions	15.5	12.6	12.7
Other accrued expenses	40.5	57.4	42.1
Total accrued expenses	$ 193.6	$ 202.0	$ 183.0

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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