This is a simple method to resolve the coupon problem , I have tried in VERSION 1.5.2.1, do not know if this works for others, but the files are same.
Step 1: To remove link of checkout from shopping cart popup at top
Change the file in
/public_html/catalog/view/theme/yourtheme(default)/template/module/cart.tpl
Find line46:
<div class="checkout"><a href="<?php echo $cart; ?>"><?php echo $text_cart; ?></a> | <a href="<?php echo $checkout; ?>"><?php echo $text_checkout; ?></a></div>
Remove
<div class="checkout"><a href="<?php echo $cart; ?>"><?php echo $text_cart; ?></a>
| <a href="<?php echo $checkout; ?>"><?php echo $text_checkout; ?></a></div>
Put the file back, Keep backup of original file.
Step2: To change url of the checkout LINK in the header next to shopping cart.
Go and edit file
/public_html/catalog/view/theme/yourtheme(default)/template/common/header.tpl
Open in editor, txt, notwpadc++
Goto line 70
<div class="links"><a href="<?php echo $home; ?>"><?php echo $text_home; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $wishlist; ?>" id="wishlist-total"><?php echo $text_wishlist; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $account; ?>"><?php echo $text_account; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $shopping_cart; ?>"><?php echo $text_shopping_cart; ?></a><a href="
<?php echo $checkout; ?>"><?php echo $text_checkout; ?></a></div>
Change it to
<div class="links"><a href="<?php echo $home; ?>"><?php echo $text_home; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $wishlist; ?>" id="wishlist-total"><?php echo $text_wishlist; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $account; ?>"><?php echo $text_account; ?></a><a href="<?php echo $shopping_cart; ?>"><?php echo $text_shopping_cart; ?></a><a href="
<?php echo $shopping_cart; ?>"><?php echo $text_checkout; ?></a></div>
It is your choice if you want this option in the header and force the user to go through the shopping cart where they will have to put gift voucher and coupons etc.
Hope this resolves the issue of Coupons on checkout. You do not need to install anything, and issues of paypal not accepting your coupons is also resolved. I tried this on Version 1.5.2.1 , do not know about others.
I have implemented in my own store so you can see it. It doesnot have issues like paypal standard not realizing about it
if you have any questions please visit
http://www.bargainmarket.com.au to see the results. otherwise you can send me a question at
info@bargainmarket.com.au 