Example:
* (This is a complete sentence.)
The period goes inside the parentheses if the parenthetical phrase is a complete sentence within a larger sentence.
Example:
* The dog ran outside (he had to go to the bathroom).
Here's a breakdown of the rules:
* Parenthetical phrase within a sentence: Period goes inside the parentheses.
* Complete sentence within parentheses: Period goes outside the parentheses.
Let me know if you have any more questions!