I agree with this from some other previous research I have done (this small farm somehow has 35+ batteries scattered about). An automotive battery at 12.0v is almost useless. My rule of thumb is 12.8v is a fully charged battery at rest, without a surface charge present. 12.6v is 75%, 12.4v is 50%, 12.2v is 25%, and 12.0v is...gone.
I have a Midtronics tester and also a clone from Amazon which tests within .1v of my buddy's Snap-on. Worth buying one of these for a commercial operation like Hay-Dude has. And even an old-school carbon pile or resistance type is a good alternative (for a fully charged battery disconnected from the machine).
I personally consider Deka a good choice for my tractors and other diesels, with Interstate a good choice for runner up. There are others, I know.
I also keep maintainers on equipment not in daily use - batteries are just too darn expensive not to...deep cycle an automotive battery a few times and it simply won't come back to 100% even when fairly new...
Without casting doubts on NAPA (I generally like them), someone is not properly trained if they stated a battery at 12.0v is OK. For CCA recommendations, check the operator's manual or a dealer (and go higher).
All just my opinions, naturally.