In our example, we’re figuring on a threshold of 1,000 points in order to earn a $10 reward. This is a fairly common loyalty program design, and if this were to be utilized at Dr. Jim's Rehab Centre then here is the rewards breakdown you could expect while shopping at this store’s Dragon City Mall - Chinatown Calgary location at 328 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X6.

2 Points Per Dollar: At the earnings rate of 2 points per dollar spent, you would earn 346 points on a $173 purchase and you will have to earn additional points (654 points) in order to earn a reward. This means you will have to spend more money ($327.00 more) to reach the $500 spending threshold. You’ll then get a $10 reward which would represent 2% back in rewards on your original purchase.

3 Points Per Dollar: If you were to earn 3 points per dollar on a $173 purchase, you would earn 519 points. This means that you will have to earn additional points (481 points) to achieve a reward. The increase in points earned per dollar means your $10 reward would now represent 3% back in rewards. In this situation you will have to spend more money ($160.33 more) in order to earn a reward.

5 Points Per Dollar: Getting 5 points per dollar on a $173 purchase at Dr. Jim's Rehab Centre, means you would earn 865 points. On this purchase you will have to earn additional points (135 points) to cross the threshold for earning a reward. Your  $10 reward would now represent 5% back in rewards. At this level you will have to spend more money ($27.00 more) to get rewarded.