Exact, precise positioning of Objects

I have an application that needs to be very precise in the positioning of a text object (so that OCR can read it). As an example, I can position an object at x=3.5 inches but I need to position at x=3.53. I use the "Size and Position" dialog box and enter x=3.53. Get out of the dialog, go back in and it has changed to 3.52, Get out and in and now it is 3.51. Once at 3.5 it stays at 3.5. Position seems to work well at 1/10 of an inch but I need 1/100 of an inch. Snap to Grid & Free-Form Placement Options can be on or off - no difference.
This is my first post.

James Terry You sent a reply via email with discussion regarding setting the grid to 0.01 inches (which is 1/100 of an inch). When I sent grid to 0.01" and moved them manually without using "Size and Position" dialog window, the objects stayed where they needed. Going in and out "Size & Position" does cause it to move. But by forcing 0.01" with snap turned on, I GOT WHAT I NEEDED! James: put in a response and then I can award points and mark this answered.

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