Yes, that's fine. You don't need to send them in, but you do need to retain them in your files for a few years (maybe 5).
Here is how tax deductions work.... Tax Attorney. People who pretend they know tax law are bound to get bit one day. Get an accountant or a real tax professional. Guessing about deductions or trusting TurboTax is a mistake. The other option? Do what you want. When the audit comes and you end up with a tax lien, don't say you weren't warned.