Alright, let's break it down:
1. Apply the 40% discount to $98:
$98 * 40% = $39.20 discount.
$98 - $39.20 = $58.80 after discount.
2. Add the 9.5% sales tax to the discounted total:
$58.80 * 9.5% = $5.586 tax.
$58.80 + $5.586 = $64.386 total.
So, Mr. Ford's total would be about $64.39 after the discount and tax.