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.

• 210 units in beginning WIP (31% complete with respect to conversion costs).
• 9,628 units started
• 173 units in ending WIP (38% complete with respect to conversion costs).
• $2,022 beginning WIP direct materials costs
• $1,368 beginning WIP conversion costs
• $101,734 current month direct materials costs
• $104,472 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)?