Although another answer to this question is related to the correct explanation of the concept of significant figures in general, the properties NSNumberFormatter {uses|minimum|maximum}SignificantDigitshave nothing to do with the accuracy of the calculations.
, , , . , () .
, minimumSignificantDigits maximumSignificantDigits , usesSignificantDigits YES. , , , .
a = 123.4567, b = 1.23 c = 0.00123:
minimumSignificantDigits = 0, 1 2:
maximumSignificantDigits = 3, a "123", b "1.23" c "0.00123".
maximumSignificantDigits = 4, a "123 .5", b "1.23" c "0.00123".
maximumSignificantDigits = 2, a "12 0", b "1,2" c "0.0012".
minimumSignificantDigits = 4:
maximumSignificantDigits = 4, a "123. 5", b "1.23 0" c "0.00123 0".
. 4 → 5 - , , 4 a, 5.