Joe Rafferty sent the ball into his own net inside the opening second of the game and Ben Wiles doubled the Miller lead in the second half before Ched Evans pulled a goal back for PNE.
Here's how the players fared on the day...
5. Andrew Hughes - 6
Looked the most assured of the backline but didn't get too much end product out of him going forward and Rotherham seemed to target the right side over his.
6. Ben Whiteman - 6
Showed more promising signs of him at the base of PNE's midfield. Controls the game very well and shows good intelligence to turn when under pressure and get his side going forward.
7. Ryan Ledson - 6
The few moments of pure quality in the game generally came from his boot. A wonderful cross to Barkhuizen in the first half and the cross for Evans' goal. A real breakthrough season.
8. Tom Barkhuizen - 5
Should have had a goal before half time, picking out the goalkeeper from six yards when anywhere else would have been a goal. Doesn't look to beat his man as much as he used to.