a couple or five of things ---
1) if there is anything but a solo line, then you need to consider the other voices
2) 'detune' by a cent will probably not be heard
3) the best 'detunes' are those that take into account the harmony --- if your target melody is on a note that is the third of a major triad, go for detune down significantly --
4) if your target melody is on a note that is the fifth of a major triad, detune up a very small amount ---
5) if you are on a minor chord and your target melody is on the third detune up significantly.
Greg, not to be unkind, but that procedure is wonky wacky and woeful.