Taxes on Earnings

3 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Taxes on Earnings

During the first quarter of 2018, we settled a state tax audit which resulted in the recognition of a $15 benefit that impacted the effective rate, and a $33 reduction in unrecognized tax benefits.  The balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of October 29, 2017, was $32, of which $21 would impact the effective tax rate if recognized.The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits can change due to audit settlements, tax examination activities, statute expirations and the recognition and measurement criteria under accounting for uncertainty in income taxes.