Cody Summer sells tires for tractor trailers. He earns 4.5% commission on the first $6,000 in sales, 8% commission on the next $6,000, and 12% commission on sales over $12,000. Last month he sold $18,000 worth of tires. What was his total commission?
 A) $1,540
 B) $1,470
 C) $1,450
 D) $1,650