In its recent income statement, Smith Software Inc. reported $$9$ million of net income, and in its year$-$end balance sheet, Smith reported $$442$ million of retained earnings. The previous year, its balance sheet showed $$437$ million of retained earnings. What were the total dividends paid to shareholders during the most recent year? $($Answers are in $ millions.$)$

$$5\mathrm{.}00$

$$4\mathrm{.}00$

$$9\mathrm{.}00$

$$2\mathrm{.}00$

$$16\mathrm{.}00$