Minimize coins with overpay and change

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Minimize coins with overpay and change

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This question evaluates algorithmic optimization and combinatorial reasoning in the coin-change domain, measuring proficiency with efficient numeric manipulation, counting strategies, and handling of fixed coin denominations.

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Minimize coins with overpay and change