Storefront & Checkout

This section illustrates how customers interact with Mage Table Rate shipping options on the storefront during cart estimation, checkout, and post-purchase order tracking.

Customer Checkout Experience

1. Delivery Address Entry

When a customer navigates to the checkout page:

1. The customer enters their Shipping Address (Country, State/Province, and Postal Code).
2. The checkout automatically requests applicable shipping rates from active carriers.
3. The Mage Table Rate engine queries rules matching:
   • Destination address (country, region, zip code).
   • Current cart weight and item count.
   • Cart subtotal.
   • Customer group of the logged-in user (or guest).
   • Current store view.

2. Shipping Method Selection

Matching rates appear under the carrier title defined in system configuration:

• Each matching rate displays its custom Method Name and calculated Shipping Cost.
• The customer selects their preferred rate (e.g., Standard Shipping for $15.00).

3. Review & Payments Step

Upon proceeding to the Review & Payments step:

• The selected shipping method title and fee are itemized in the Order Summary (e.g., Cart Subtotal $59.00 + Shipping $15.00 = Order Total $74.00).
• The shipping fee is incorporated into the order grand total and shipping destination information is confirmed.

4. Order Confirmation & Customer History

Once the order is placed:

1. The order confirmation email includes the chosen shipping method name and fee.
2. Under My Account → My Orders, the customer can view their order details, including the selected shipping method:

Admin Order Processing

Store administrators can review and process the selected table rate method from the Magento backend:

1. In the admin panel, navigate to Sales → Orders.
2. Open the order view.
3. Under the Shipping & Handling Information section, the admin will see:
   • Carrier Title: Mage Table Rate
   • Selected Method Name: Standard Shipping
   • Shipping Fee: $10.00
4. The method is preserved through invoices, packing slips, and shipment generation.