Waiting for all comments to get paid out is max 14 days (=7+7). Such a long time, but on the other side it will the easiest for you to get the correct order.

Hive Network sorts them first buy total_payout_value and then by net_rshares. The moment a comment gets paid out its pending_payout_value changes to final total_payout_value. There that rule under 0.02 USD kicks in.

All in all you are the one to make decision. I try my best to help you out with facts in this silly situation.

The contest itself is the winner here!