What combination of TF2 store items totals exactly $5/5€?

Now TF2 is free to play, and until you buy something from the Mann Co. store, you'll get some amount of nagging every time you login.

MMMPH-MPH-MMMMMPHMMPH-MANN CO. STORE! MMMMMPH-MMMMPH-MMHPMMPH-HATS! MMMPH-MPH-MMMPH-MPH-ITEMS! MMMMMHPMMPH-MMMPH-MPHMMPHMMPH-FIRE!

(There's one for every class. If you wondered why there's random class models when launching TF2 now, this is the reason.)

Now, the problem with buying from the store is you can only do it via the Steam Wallet, which can only be refurbished in multiples of $5 (5€).

Conversely, many items have 0.74/0.99/1.49/3.74 and the such prices.

How can you get premium without leaving any money in the wallet, by spending exactly a multiple of $5 (€5)?

Solution 1:

It's not necessary. Although the minimum amount you can add to the Steam Wallet is $5/5€, the remaining money past the purchase price will stay in your Steam Wallet.

You can use it as part of the payment the next time you buy a game from Steam.

Solution 2:

Here's one such combination for us Europeans:

• 2× 0.39€ item (e.g. kritzkrieg and backburner)
• 1× 0.74€ item (e.g. a map stamp, comes with free hat!)
• 1× 1.49€ item (e.g. the pyro glove hat)
• 1× 1.99€ item (e.g. a key)

Total: € 5.00 precisely for three hats, a key and a couple oddities.

Solution 3:

I find it best to buy two keys and bite the 2 cents. While I wouldn't recommend using the keys, people will trade an arm and a leg for them, so it should get you some good items right off the bat. Just have to wait a day or two until they're tradable.

Solution 4:

It is not necessary to add money to the Steam Wallet first. When you check out in the Mann Co. Store, you will be prompted to add exactly enough money to complete the purchase.