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 Grand Fortune Food Mart then here is the rewards breakdown you could expect while shopping at this store’s Market Village location at 4390 Steeles Ave. East, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9V7 Canada.

2 Points Per Dollar: At the earnings rate of 2 points per dollar spent, you would earn 404 points on a $202 purchase and you will have to earn additional points (596 points) in order to earn a reward. This means you will have to spend more money ($298.00 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 $202 purchase, you would earn 606 points. This means that you will have to earn additional points (394 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 ($131.33 more) in order to earn a reward.

5 Points Per Dollar: Getting 5 points per dollar on a $202 purchase at Grand Fortune Food Mart, means you would earn 1,010 points. On this purchase you won't have to earn any additional points (0 points) to cross the threshold for earning a reward. Your  $10 reward would now represent 5% back in rewards. At this level you won't have to spend more money ($0.00 more) to get rewarded.