Thank you.
For 1.7.6.4 the needed modification is in
src/Adapter/Presenter/Cart/Cartpresenter.php
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'minimalPurchaseRequired' => ($productsTotalExcludingTax < $minimalPurchase) ?
Replace with
'minimalPurchaseRequired' => ($totalCartAmount < $minimalPurchase) ?
Don't forget to edit the language file for taxes text.