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Exit and Disposal Activities - Components of Exit and Disposal Accrual Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 6.5 | $ 4.0
Provision |  | 6.5
Usage | (2.4) | (4.0)
Ending Balance | 4.1 | 6.5
Severance costs [Member] | Commercial & Industrial Group [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | 0.8 | 1.5
Provision |  | 1.4
Usage | (0.5) | (2.1)
Ending Balance | 0.3 | 0.8
Severance costs [Member] | Snap-on Tools Group [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 0.2
Usage |  | (0.2)
Severance costs [Member] | Repair Systems & Information Group [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | 5.7 | 2.3
Provision |  | 5.1
Usage | (1.9) | (1.7)
Ending Balance | $ 3.8 | $ 5.7

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