A department uses the FIFO method of process costing. All direct materials are added when conversion costs are 17% complete. This department has the following data for this month. 212 units in beginning WIP (52% complete with respect to conversion costs). 11,570 units started 136 units in ending WIP (46% complete with respect to conversion costs). $2,124 beginning WIP direct materials costs $2,082 beginning WIP conversion costs $82,571 current month direct materials costs $106,710 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)?.