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To agree, but expand a little based on the mount you have.
For a polar aligned mount the tripod level CAN be functionally irrelevant, polar aligned is polar aligned. Having the little brother to your mount though (I have a CEM70G) I would suggest if you can get the tripod pretty level at least on the east/west axis it has some advantages. the "Find home" function homes the mount accurately enough that I don't need to mess around with a blind plate solve at the start of the night or otherwise risk plate solve 2 timing out trying to get the first plate solve, I start my night by seeking the home position and go right in to imaging from there. It reliably goes pretty close to putting the target somewhere in the field of view straight out of the box.
If your tripod is out of level east/west by a significant amount you may loose that advantage as the home position will not be where it is assumed to be (Shaft vertical with counterweights down, pointed at the pole) It is really handy if you manage to get things all in a flap at any time in the night as you can remotely seek the home position and be good to go again. I image from inside the house mostly unless I have company to drink whiskey with so not having to go out there to re set a starting position is handy.
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