During a taper, do you adjust your caloric intake if you are not running for a few days and only running short milage when running?

I have thought about this...

1st 'taper' I ate like a king (was in Napa). I put on about 6-7lbs during this period.

2nd 'taper' I cut back some, but was careful to watch carb/protein/fat ratios, and it was not as bad-couple pounds.

Curious to the more experienced views on this...