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Are you one of those people that by a pay-as-you-go Metrocard for the subway and never break even? If so, we’ve figured out the right amount that you need to spend so that when you purchase a ride for $2.25, you can break even.
The reason you always have left over money on your card is because the MTA adds a bonus of 7 percent to any purchase of $10 or more. Unfortunately, this always leaves you with left over change on your card.
In order to not have that happen, here is how much money you need to spend to break even.
| Spend | Card Shows | Rides Obtained |
| $38.75 | $38.25 | 17 |
| $37.85 | $40.50 | 18 |
| $39.95 | $42.75 | 19 |
| $71.50 | $76.50 | 34 |
| $73.60 | $78.75 | 35 |
| $75.70 | $81.00 | 36 |
| $77.80 | $83.25 | 37 |
