Commitments and Contingencies - Charge-backs for Various Contracts (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2023	$ 79.9
2024	41.1
2025	18.6
2026	6.4
2027	1.4
Thereafter	0.2
Total	$ 147.6

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts

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- Definition

Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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- Definition

Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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- Definition

Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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- Definition

Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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- Definition

The amount of liabilities pertaining to charge backs.

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