A department uses the weighted average method of process costing. All direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. This department has the following data for this month.

• 218 units in beginning WIP (41% complete with respect to conversion costs).
• 10,909 units started
• 211 units in ending WIP (29% complete with respect to conversion costs).
• $1,155 beginning WIP direct materials costs
• $2,181 beginning WIP conversion costs
• $83,836 current month direct materials costs
• $106,238 current month conversion costs

What is the department's direct material cost per equivalent unit for this month (round final answer to nearest cent if necessary)?