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The proposal to eliminate the penny could lead to significant cost increases for restaurants, which estimate a collective loss of $168 million. This change may lead to higher menu prices as businesses round up transactions to the nearest nickel. Consumers are likely to bear the brunt of these adjustments, resulting in a direct financial impact on everyday spending. The move is indicative of broader shifts in monetary policy affecting everyday transactions. Overall, the sentiment around the restaurant industry is growing increasingly bearish as costs of operations rise.