  We address the problem of modeling termination resistances which are largely
responsible for the uneven distribution of currents in superconducting cables.
For such purpose we present three DC models. In a first model a 0D circuit-like
approach considering a continuous E-J relationship is presented. A second model
uses the 2D H-Formulation of Maxwell's equations, with a new contribution to
the electric field term that takes into account the voltage drop due to
termination resistances. A third model, based on the 3D H-Formulation of
Maxwell's equations, uses a novel technique to simulate both the termination
resistances and the superconducting cable within a compact framework that
calculates both contributions using two non-connected domains. Advantages and
disadvantages of each model are discussed. Particular applications for which a
given model is best fitted are also considered. The models' predictions are in
good agreement with experimental results for a stacked-tape cable composed of 4
HTS tapes. Overall, this work presents a palette of three different numerical
tools for calculating the current distribution in cables composed of multiples
tapes, where the termination resistance is also taken into account. The choice
of one model over another depends on the particular application and on the
degree of precision needed
