Tell me the secret to sharp edges.

Hi guys,
How do i get a sharp edge each and every time. I am using the rounded rectangle tool to draw some tabs. At one time it gives me sharp edges and some other time the edges are blurred. An example HERE
Why is that so. What is the secret to sharp edges all the time.
Thanks for your response.
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Please read through the thread linked just below. The answers posted by Buko and Zeno are on the mark, but I took a little more time explaining what's causing the fuzzy borders you're seeing and why the "Snap To Pixels" option fixes it.
"Strange border on shape and other layers"
http://forums.adobe.com/message/1648285#1648285

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