So I attempted using the tempered tuning that was posted on here a little while ago and didn't have any success.  I suppose it will just take some practice and getting used to tuning by ear.  I would like to not have to develop my ear where I won't have to rely on  a tuner all the time.

You'll have much better luck with ear tuning your guitar if you have your tech compensate the saddle down to a gnat's -CENSORED- of perfect. Not cheap to get done to those standards but very well worth it.