Todd, you are so correct. I work on the Eastside so this has been a big topic of conversation. My point is simple. The Feds allow a mileage deduction of 50.5 cents per mile for gas and maintenance. If another route adds 7 or more miles to your trip, then you would be money ahead (in the long run) to pay the toll. If the longer route adds more time (how can it not?), this becomes a no-brainer.