A department uses the FIFO method of process costing. All direct materials are added when units are 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. This department has the following data for this month.

12 units in beginning WIP (49% complete with respect to conversion costs).

943 units started

17 units in ending WIP (83% complete with respect to conversion costs).

$546 Beginning WIP direct material costs

$553 Beginning WIP conversion costs

$6,644 Current period direct material costs

$6,106 Current period conversion costs

What is the department's direct material cost for units completed and transferred out for this month (round final answer to nearest cent if necessary)?