If you don't know the answer, you shouldn't top it at all.. It's an auto, so if you do a poor job at it, it's gonna cost you a big setback.
- Start with topping photos til you know what you're doing, and then try your luck topping autos. ^_^
If you want to mess with it, tie it down with some thread. It'll give a similar result, but stress the plant less. Google "Light stress training" to know more. ^_^