Marcus and Tia live in different states where the sales tax on items is different. Marcus buys a pair of shoes that cost
$35.99 plus 5.5% tax. Tia buys a pair of shoes that cost $39.99 plus 9% tax. Tia uses a coupon for 15% off her
purchase. What is the difference in the total costs, to the nearest cent, that Marcus and Tia pay for their shoes? Show
your work using expressions or equations.
