DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Narrative (Details)	Jan. 02, 2022 USD ($)
Senior Notes, 3.55% Due 2025 \| Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.55%
5.650% Senior Note Due 2025 \| Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.65%
3.550% Senior Note Due 2025 \| Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.55%
Senior Notes, 5.65% Due 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 23,100,000
Senior Notes, 3.55% Due 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	500,000,000
Senior Notes, 3.55% Due 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 500,000,000

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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