Home game tournament payout charts are best determined by consensus with smaller groups. Some people like a top heavy payout, while others like to spread the prize pool a fair amount. Personally, I like a more spread out prize pool like PartyParty's online payouts for sit-n-go tournaments because the last few hands are generally based more on luck. Also, I hate getting 2nd or 3rd only to get my money back, despite playing an excellent game, then losing a race. One thing is certain though, you should determine the payout before the game begins in order to keep the game fair. When noting the payout structure in a smaller game, I've found it easier to use multiples of buyins rather than percentages. So for example, if there are 7 players, saying the payout is "five/two" (referring to five buyins for first and two for second) is much easier than saying 72%/28%. Posting this payout structure (and blind levels) in your poker room is optimal. With that said, here are some example charts that you can print and use at your home game.