A company purchased $$3,400$ worth of merchandise. Transportation costs for the buyer were an additional $$300.$ The company returned $$235$ worth of merchandise and then paid the invoice within the $1\%$ cash discount period. The total cost of this merchandise is:

Multiple Choice

$$3,335\mathrm{.}00.$

$$3,263\mathrm{.}00.$

$$3,431\mathrm{.}00.$

$$3,433\mathrm{.}35.$

$$3,465\mathrm{.}00.$