As mentioned, good quality paint should cover about 350-400sf. Don't forget to factor in the ceiling if you are painting it the same color. And for a single room you can subtract for doors and windows if they are part of your 500sf estimate. I usually left them in figuring the client would have paint left for touch up.
Two coats of finish would be 1,000sf right (twice times 500sf)? I fear if you have subtracted for windows and doors and that is actual wall surface, 2 gallons might not stretch and you will need 3. You certainly do not need 5. However, if it is a color and sheen you would use somewhere else in the near future the price differential for buying in a 5 gallon bucket MIGHT make it appealing over buying 3 gallons. You have to see what deals are being cut. No reason to have gallons of paint you will not use laying around though.
Make sure to mix your gallons tinted together. It is unlikely there would be a major color difference in the tinting process but sometimes with tans and other light or really dark colors, a subtle change will be noticeable.
I always bought good quality but contractor grade roller covers for applying flat paint. 3/8 minimum but usually 1/2 for for smooth walls. Thicker if the walls were textured. 1-1.5 for things like brick. I find it hard to justify gallons and gallons of fresh water to rescue a $5 roller cover. I just wrapped them in plastic and stored them in a cool dry place until done with the job.
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