💰 Part 1: New Zealand Currency Knowledge

1. Circle the correct decimal value for each NZ coin:

10-cent coin:

$0.01

$0.10

$1.00

$2 coin:

$0.20

$2.00

$20.00

2. Which NZ notes exist? Check all that apply:

$5 note

$10 note

$15 note

$20 note

$50 note

$100 note

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct decimal amounts:

50-cent coin = $______

$1 coin = $______

20-cent coin = $______

🔄 Part 2: Rounding to the Nearest 10 Cents

4. Round these amounts to the nearest 10 cents:

$3.56 rounds to $______

$4.84 rounds to $______

$2.74 rounds to $______

$5.23 rounds to $______

$7.95 rounds to $______

5. Why do we round cash payments to the nearest 10 cents in New Zealand?

It makes calculations easier

1 and 2 cent coins are no longer used

Banks require it

It's the law

6. Circle the correct rounding for a cash payment of $8.67:

$8.60

$8.70

$9.00

🛒 Part 3: Real-World Money Problems

7. Sarah buys a pie for $4.23 and a drink for $2.87. What is the total cost rounded to the nearest 10 cents for cash payment?

Answer: $______

8. Tom has $10.00. He buys items costing $3.56, $2.14, and $1.78. How much change will he receive when paying cash? (Remember to round the total to the nearest 10 cents first)

Answer: $______

9. Complete this sentence using the correct vocabulary:

When we round $6.47 to the nearest _____ _____, we get $6.50. This is important for _____ transactions because New Zealand no longer uses 1 and 2 _____ coins.

10. Explain in one sentence why understanding decimal places is important when working with money: