diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cc12342..5abd1b5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Entrees:                  $ 105.26
 Dessert:                  $  49.74
 Souvenir Bottle Opener:   $   9.99
 Tip:                     +$  75.00
-                         =$ 372.40`
+                         =$ 372.40
 
 Without a monospaced font, getting all those numbers to line up for easy adding would be a pain!