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Receivables - Components of Current Finance and Contract Receivables (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $15.2 million and $15.6 million, respectively	$ 420.9us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableGrossCurrent	$ 414.6us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableGrossCurrent
Contract receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $14.0 million and $13.9 million, respectively	71.3sna_ContractReceivableGrossCurrent	75.5sna_ContractReceivableGrossCurrent
Total	492.2sna_NotesAndLoansAndContractReceivableGrossCurrent	490.1sna_NotesAndLoansAndContractReceivableGrossCurrent
Allowances for doubtful accounts, finance receivables	(12.3)us-gaap_AllowanceForNotesAndLoansReceivableCurrent	(12.2)us-gaap_AllowanceForNotesAndLoansReceivableCurrent
Allowances for doubtful accounts, contract receivables	(1.1)sna_AllowanceForContractsReceivableCurrent	(1.0)sna_AllowanceForContractsReceivableCurrent
Total	(13.4)sna_AllowanceForNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesCurrent	(13.2)sna_AllowanceForNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesCurrent
Total current finance and contract receivables - net	478.8sna_CurrentNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesNet	476.9sna_CurrentNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesNet
Finance receivables - net	408.6us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent	402.4us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent
Contract receivables - net	70.2sna_ContractReceivableNetCurrent	74.5sna_ContractReceivableNetCurrent
Total current finance and contract receivables - net	$ 478.8sna_CurrentNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesNet	$ 476.9sna_CurrentNotesAndLoansAndContractReceivablesNet

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Contract receivable net current.

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A valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money (at a specified future date(s) within one year from the reporting date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest) for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible.

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date(s) within one year of the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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