At a recent company meeting, Geraldine Erwin, sales manager of Dastoria, a flavored beverage producer announced, "We have increased our sales by 8 percent in just six months." Suppose six months ago, its sales amounted to $452,000, what is the value of its sales today?
A) $36,160
B) $415,840
C) $488,160
D) $565,000